Boats, bridges and boundless beauty to be found in Venice

Getting lost in Venice is a common occurrence... but it might just be the only place in the world where you’re always lost in the right direction, writes Rebecca Maher.  

Full of history and culture, I couldn’t wait to explore the magical city of Venice I had heard so much about.

We flew in to Marco Polo Airport and were lucky enough to be staying with an Italian friend of ours, in his home city of Padua, a mere 30 minutes west of Venice.