Travel expert Rick Steves recommends many Italian destinations, and one way to avoid Venice crowds is by heading to a small ...

Another option is to take a vaporetto (water bus) to the colourful island, which is famous for its tradition of lace-making. On Burano Island, visitors can explore the quaint Museo del Merletto ...

We soon made plans to escape the tourist hordes by hitting Burano, an island known for its colorful houses. But when the fog came in on the day of our trip, we got right back on a second water bus ...