Travel
Venice without the crowds: the inside story by Tracy Chevalier
The bestselling novelist reveals her secret tips to enjoy Venice as you always hoped you could
We’ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor tax to try to reduce daytrippers. With its 20m visitors a year, is it even possible to experience Venice in a more mindful way? I’ve been to the city many times, including research trips for my latest novel, The Glassmaker. Here are my top tips on how to have a less-crowded, more interesting encounter.
