I know I overdid it with the pictures but I couldn’t help myself! I took a boat to Burano from the main island,Venice, right as the sun was setting so I was almost out of light when I got there! This actually worked out well because as you can see there’s no tourists! I was basically alone and everything on the island closes after sun down so I walked around, took pictures, and raced to get on the very last water taxi of the night back to the main island.
One cool thing about these pictures is the sky looks almost white! I haven’t posted my Venice pictures yet but if you ever make it to Venice, you have to eat at Taverna al remer. When I travel, I’m all about finding a new restaurant every day but I loved this place, the atmosphere, the live music so much I went twice. It was one of my favorite dining experiences. The last night I was in Venice, I walked across a good bit of the island getting lost on purpose (which isn’t hard with their streets) and got to the restaurant later than I planned to. They insisted on making me dinner even though the kitchen was closed and wouldn’t let me pay. They are seriously the sweetest people & it’s a great mix of locals with a few tourists sprinkled in who were lucky enough to find it.
Another favorite dining experience was a cooking class I took in Rome. We made pasta from scratch, tiramisu, and many other things I will probably never make again unless I have 5 people helping me. haha. Chef Andrea will always remember me because someone stepped on my foot in the kitchen and somehow my sandal just completely fell apart. He had to wrap duct tape around my foot so I could walk home! haha (I can’t even make this stuff up) 🙂 There was also a black out while I was cooking which they said is normal in such older cities. Cooking by candle light was actually a really fun memory.
Sounds amazing…and great timing to take pictures!
Yes! I was so worried it would be dark before I got to see the island but it really worked out perfectly!
I can see why you posted all of these pictures. The colors are spectacular! Thanks for sharing with me on this snowy day in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Of course!! 🙂 Thank you I know I went a little crazy and should delete some but the houses are so pretty!! Sending sunshine your way 🙂
Gorgeous photos! I didn’t have time to visit Burano when I visited Venice! I should have!
I almost didn’t have time and ended up going only for an hour but I’m glad I did! Honestly, besides taking pictures there’s not much to do there so don’t feel too bad! Venice is lovely 🙂
I loved Burano
me too!! 🙂
Gorgeous pictures!
Thanks!
Loved each and every bit of your photo shoot and the place is such a divine to explore. Just like you, I have been to Venice too but instead of Burano, I went to Murano and I absolutely loved each and every moment of it and the same could be able to watch right here:https://lifestylebites3.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/murano-a-day-trip-from-venice-italy/
I didn’t make it Murano!! All of it is so special in its own way. Loved Venice!
Me too. I completely agree with you as there is so much to explore.
Very beautiful photos !
Thank you! Loved Burano 🙂
I will add it to my bucket list 🙂
Beautiful colors!
aren’t they?! love them 🙂
A lovely stroll. Amazing what a coat of bright paint can do. 30 years ago, this place was probably all grey.
You’re right!! The colors is what brings the tourists I noticed some similar houses in Barbados in areas where they’re trying to boost tourism
Colours are actually very Latino/Caribbean. 🙂
yes!! exactly
Have a nice week-end.
you too!!
I’m in love with all the colors! Cities on canals are simply breath taking
They are!! So beautiful and there’s no place like this where I’m from so it was so cool to see!
Wow, these pictures are stunning!
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Thank you!! It is gorgeous there!
I adore Burano. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos.
Thank you!! I love it too
What a colorful place. A visual delight. Also thanks a lot for stopping by my blog and liking my work, it led me to yours.
Thank you 🙂 so glad you like it. The colors are the best part. of course, anytime.
Those colors make me want to eat some candy! Lovely photos!
They are candy colored houses! 🍬🍭🍬🍭🍬
I visited Venice, Murano and Burano a few years ago and my memories aren’t that clear anymore. Thanks for the refreshment! Sadly, except for the coloured houses and the canals, the only thing I seem to remember about this island is Burano is that there a Spar store where we stopped by… Definitely have to go there again !
Yes, I love reliving these memories through pictures too! In a way, it was fine to only be there a short time because I walked around, took pictures and nearly missed the last boat. All the stores were closed when I arrived so maybe it’s good I didn’t plan a full day there!
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Thank you 🙂
not overdone at all. thanks for the trip!
🙂 Thank you! Glad you liked it!
We loved Burano as well! Beautiful pics, who can’t love a pink house???
EXACTLY! Can’t go wrong with a pink house, right?! 🙂 haha
Those are wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing such beauty xx
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed them 🙂
I’m about to go to venice for a few days and these pictures are beautiful! I’m hoping I have time to visit Burano, it looks so pretty 🙂
I loved Venice best at night 🙂 When the tourists aren’t around and it becomes magical. Please visit that restaurant I loved it so much! Burano is so pretty but really only for walking around a bit there’s not a ton to do there. xoxo
Sounds like a more than memorable travel experience !!! Bella ✨
haha yes it was! Grazie!
Awesome photos, I was actually sad when I got to the last one haha. How cool that it was deserted when you got there! I used to walk through Chicago alone after midnight (yea, not the safest), but it is the coolest thing because the whole area is devoid of people.
Phil, Thank you! haha I know I loved that I was solo exploring and I took so many more pictures that looked like postcards without people there! I’ve done the same. I love cities the best at night and walk alone (safer in Europe than America unfortunately) but at night they’re always my favorite especially if you can see a place with less people
Ah we missed Burano. But will definitely get there next time. Loved Venice!
I loved it too! Was only there for an hour but it was so cool to see!
Oh it looked immense. I really liked Venice and there is so much more to see. Planning eater vacation as we speak. Did you get anywhere on new name for the blog?
I love Venice the best at night! I was only there 3 days so definitely need to go back. On your next trip, please stop into that restaurant if you get a chance I loved it! As far as the name, I’ve had quite a few great suggestions but nothing has come up yet that just felt like ,”aha! That’s perfect!” so I’ve left it for now and am still brainstorming 🙂
Hmm I’ll keep thinking for you 🙂
Thank you!
I just had a few thoughts – How about ‘A Royal perspective’, ‘Queen City Eye’, ‘Pretty & Adrift’, ‘Accent to Fashionably Travel’ ‘Queens Style and Travel’ – Hope they help.. Can I also just ask why your blog says Charlotte Fox not Joanna?
Those are all really cool! Thank you!! Love it. When I first started I didn’t want my name on the blog (just in case I was looking for jobs wanted some anonymity) I live in Charlotte so it’s sort of a nickname and a lot of people think it’s my real name… sometimes I just go with it. haha
Ah that makes sense… good call. Yeah don’t feel obliged re the names – I was just spitballing. Really enjoy your writing style and how you embrace the themes of fashion and travel. Keep going :-). oh p.s. where is next for the traveling adventure?
Thank you!! I do appreciate the ideas a lot 🙂 I’m still figuring it out where to go next! I most likely won’t do much traveling until my classes are done in May (I’m a student as well) but I almost always prefer warmer places. Maybe Thailand or my friends in Italy want me to visit Positano so maybe Italy then Croatia? so hard to decide!
ah incredible photos!
Thank you, Jackie! 🙂
I would love to visit this someday!
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I hate that we didn’t have time for Burano while in Venice, but it’s a good reason to go back! 🙂
yes, definitely! 🙂 I almost didn’t see it myself but so glad I made the trip!
Amazing pictures!!! Dont blame you for adding all of them! Adding this one to my never-ending list of places:)
Thank you!! Yes, I definitely recommend going if you ever get the chance 🙂
Thanks for visiting “Under Western Skies.” You had good timing with the light on Burano. You got the classic “sweet light” late in the day, and you made good use of it. The place is still lovely in midday, but the colors can be more washed out then. And, great to see the place with so few people.
Thank you! I was thinking the same thing I love how the bright colors contrast with the white sky and if I went any earlier my pictures would be filled with tourists and I love that these look a little different than the typical Burano pics!
I remember eating at the same place twice in Florence. It was so good, that my friend I didn’t care about trying other places. I rarely do that, especially in a city with so many options. Venice is high on my list! Thanks for reminding me. What is your favorite European food? Mine is Italilan.
oh mine is definitely Italian too! Looooved Florence as well I went twice (may prefer it to Venice actually) although I love Venice at night when it’s less crowded and it feels completely different.
Many years since I was there. Still glorious! 🙂
yes, it really is!! loved it
Great color of the buildings
I love them too!!
Nice clicks..so colourful!!!
Thank you! 🙂
Great setting and photos! I especially like the one you chose for the featured image: the canal pulls the eye through the rows od coloured houses. Very nice!
That’s my favorite too 🙂 It was such a great island for taking pictures! I can’t take too much credit there’s not bad pictures of this place!
I can’t blame you when you see this very colorful scenery to loose your control of taking pictures and that is the best opportunity to capture the beauty of the place.
Yes! I was there less than an hour and easily took 100 pictures it was too beautiful not to! Loved the colorful houses
I agree
I’ve been to Venice twice, but never to Burano! Looks great, I’ll make sure to go next time 🙂
Yes, you definitely should! Venice is lovely but it was nice to see a different architecture style a stone’s throw from the main island. Worth checking out 🙂
Love the images! Colors are magnificent! Well done
Thank you!! The colors are the best part
So nice Joanna.
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Thank you so so much!! I’ve been nominated for this in the past but it’s still so sweet to be nominated 😃
I’ve been to Burano myself! Lovely place! Love your pictures! 🙂
Thank you!! Such a neat place we probably have all the same pictures 🙂
Haha, you won’t believe – I was thinking the exact same thing!
You did not over do it with the pictures! They all make we want to book a flight as soon as possible!
Thank you! They make me want to buy a ticket and fly back to explore again!!
I went there too last year. No doubt an amazing wonderland. Wish to know more about how did the color work out with any support or guideline from the local government.
I was wondering that too! My guess is they got approval because they knew the colors would attract tourists to the lesser known island
Hiya! Top blogging… Counting down the days til our trip to Venice… I have a Q for you…
Now I know it’s all personal preference but we are debating getting a water taxi from the airport vs a vaporetto. What was your choice? Anything to share on your experience? I’ve heard that nothing beats a water taxi, however the price has me coming over in a cold sweat; is it really worth it over the vaporetto?!
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You’re going to love Venice!! Please go to Al Taverna Remer restaurant if you get a chance. So this was one of my last stops in Europe last summer and I was on a tight budget so I did not do the gondola rides or a water taxi at all! You do get around by boats but I relied on the public transportation boats that were much cheaper (vaporettos). I did hear the water taxis were very nice and depending on how much luggage you have it may be worth it to you. Let me know what you guys do I’d love to hear what you think of Venice!