One doesn't have to be an intrepid traveler to explore the nooks and crannies of Venice's many interesting areas.Too few get to see those areas off the "so-called" beaten paths. Making good use of the many vaporetti routes is the way to reward those who want to explore the whole city a bit more than the casual traveler. Spending some time with a map of Venice and studying the routes at the following website is a sure way to dig a bit deeper into the city:
http://www.actv.it/english/home.php

Getting lost is most of fun!

Peter