Beyond the Gondola: Kayaking in Venice?

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  06.24.09 | 4:05 PM ET

Photo by Eva Holland

If you think about it, paddling on the canals of Venice makes a whole lot of sense—and yet, you don’t see many kayaks competing with the gondolas and vaporettos. WhyGo Italy checks in with a Danish entrepreneur who aims to change that.

My only question: Will kayakers be allowed to pack bag lunches?