Verona • Italy While you may know Verona as the home of Romeo and Juliet, there is much more to this incredible city in Italy. There is an ancient Arena. There are some stunning churches. You’ll find old city walls and vibrant piazzi (town squares). There are old stately homes with gardens. And there are…
Giardino Giusti: One of the Best Sites in Verona Italy Giardino Giusti is a must for your time in Verona. This Italian city, located in the Veneto region (home of Venice), has a lot to offer. There is the famous Arena, the kitschy (and over-touristed) balcony di Giulietta (Juliet’s balcony — yes THAT Juliet), Piazza…
Overview of the Dolomites • Italy The Dolomites of Italy are not in just one place. In fact, there are roughly 9 Dolomite parks scattered about northern Italy. So, where exactly are these parks? And which park — or parks — are for you? In this episode, I’ll give a brief description of each park…
Volterra • Italy Volterra was my very first hill town in Tuscany, Italy. And I fell in love with it. Beautiful churches. Roman ruins. Old town walls. Narrow, cobblestoned lanes. Stunning views. Delicious food. While not off the main tourist track, Volterra is a not as popular as nearby San Gimignano. Tune in to find…
15 of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy A list of only 15 beautiful towns in Italy? How is that possible? It’s not. I think every town in Italy is gorgeous. Actually, every town and village in Europe is beautiful. But let’s stick with Italy. I’m choosing towns that I have personal experience with so…
Lago d’Iseo • Italy Known as the “romantic lake” Lago d’Iseo Italy is a beauty and worthy of that title. While others may flock to Lago di Garda or Lago di Como, Lago d’Iseo sees fewer visitors. It’s smaller. More intimate. And gorgeous! There are charming lakeside towns and villages to explore as well as…
