The flood might be bad news to Venetians but to one guy, it is a chance to fulfil his dream. Here is a sight that you never expected to see – a guy wakeboarding in St Marks Square. [Continue]

Image via Wikipedia Every winter Venice gets flooded and the locals call it, Acqua Alta and this year is the worst for 30 years. The water rose to about 4 feet and boats were being paddled to get across Piazza San Marco. The city has taken steps to build up flood defenses in the lagoon [Continue]