
While Verona has plenty of its own charms, it gets busy in the Summer. And on this trip it’s also been hot, with temperatures around 35 Celsius. Thankfully, there are lots of smaller and quieter destinations to be reached by public transport, and Italy’s rail system is usually efficient and easy to use. Juts don’t…

It’s not yet 10am but already the temperature is almost 30c. On the whole, Verona is a walkable city, but I decide to firstly take a bus from the southern end to the northern part. And it doesn’t disappoint. The oldest bridge and the oldest church The Santo Stefano church sits just next to the…

Some may disagree, but I would argue that no matter where you go in Italy, you will find beauty. It may be in the architecture, the landscape, the cuisine; but for me, it ultimately comes down to the people. And having discovered the beauty of places like Tuscany, the Cinque Terre and Trieste, I’m ready…