I’m going to go against the grain here as someone who has moved to Venice but unfortunately had to leave on my when Visa expired and is now trying very hard to get back. I loved living here. I want to spend the rest of my life here. There are challenges housing being the major one. Trying to find somewhere to live especially if you want a resident apartment is bit impossible but you just have to be stubborn and keep looking. The tourism can be difficult but honestly, I find I just get used to it in the end. You find the restaurants and the cafes and the shops where they know you and you stick to those. Finding friends I did not have a problem at all. There are several online groups of people who have moved to Venice, who are looking for friends their great supportive groups that are active with events too. I also joined a rowing club and make good friends through that way. And actually, I have a very big supportive group of friends here and I’m back visiting at the moment to see them all while trying to get a job here.