Paolo was a great host. He greeted us at the vaporetto stop near his apartment and gave us a brief tour of the surroundings, which helped us get our bearings and become a bit familiar with Venice's labyrinthine streets. His apartment is beautiful, with excellent accommodations and a nice little courtyard area. It's right near Campo San Barnaba on a nice, quiet side street. He welcomed us with a bottle of homemade Prosecco, as it was our honeymoon. It was insanely delicious.

Dorsoduro ended up being our favorite area in Venice. Not as packed with visitors as San Marco but still lively with great restaurants and bars.

We had a great time in Venice, thanks Paolo!