Venice Made Me Feel More Alone

Three days of perfect Instagram moments. Prosecco at sunset cafes, gelato by the canals, gondoliers singing to other couples. I did everything right. Posted the photos. Smiled at strangers. Ordered in broken Italian. But Venice in September is crowded with people who belong to someone. Couples sharing cicchetti. Families arguing over maps. Groups of friends laughing too loud. I sat alone at Harry's Bar, drinking a €20 Bellini, watching a woman take photos of her boyfriend pretending to read. She asked me to take one of them together. They looked so happy. The city was stunning. The food was perfect. The weather was ideal. I've never felt more aware of being by myself. Sometimes the most beautiful places just amplify what's missing. 🌊 #Travel #SoloTravelTruth #VeniceReality