The fabled city of Romeo & Juliet is one of my favourite places in Italy. And thanks to its excellent rail connections, Verona is one of the best bases for visiting other destinations in the Veneto region and beyond. I know because I have done exactly that. Whether you want to relax by the shores […]
As a symbol of love across the globe and home to a show-stopping Roman Arena, Verona is a worthy addition to your travel bucket list. And like many Italian cities, it has a tourist pass. But is the Verona Card worth it? The bottom line is that I saved almost €20 with the Verona Card […]
In fair Verona where we lay our scene Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare I fell head over heels with the City of Love when I first visited Verona as a wide-eyed 20-something solo traveller. That passion was rekindled in my 50s. Verona is a taste of pure Italy: dripping with romance, rich in Roman and […]