Burano, Italy, a small island in the Venetian Lagoon, is renowned for its vibrant, colorful houses and intricate lace-making ...

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 ...

The bold and unique appearance of this quaint island of Burano originated when fishermen found it difficult to navigate in fog. To solve this, they painted their homes in bright, eye-catching colours.