I had always dreamed of visiting Venice, Italy since I was a little kid. I have always been in love with coastal towns, and the thought of a city being built on the water was enchanting! 

As my train arrived on the island of Venice, Italy, I could not believe my eyes! There were zero cars, only boats and water.

The city itself was very maze like, making for a fun adventure around every corner. I quickly became a sucker for all the lemon flavored treats and the gelato. I spent all of Christmas wandering the narrow canals taking it all in!

That was when I learned that one of the biggest carnivals was held on the island every February and I just had to come back!