Verona: star-crossed lovers and Roman ruins

“For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” William Shakespeare.   There are a number of theories on why Shakespeare did choose Verona in Italy as the set of the star-crossed lovers story but, it cannot be argued, that the city has a very romantic aura all year…

View of colorful houses of Torbole in Italy

Lake Garda: beaches, sun and olive groves

Lake Garda is the largest of the Italian lakes with a surface area of 369.98 km²; situated in the North of Italy, it is about 25 miles from the city of Verona and its international airport. In summer, tourists flock to the lake to top up their sun tan on one of the numerous beaches…

View of the beach at Monterosso in Italy

A walking tour of the Cinque Terre

When someone thinks of places to visit in Italy, Rome, Venice and Florence are probably the first cities that spring to mind for their history, monuments and those views often seen in postcards and movies. But for hiking enthusiasts, and beach lovers alike, one area worth visiting is in the North West of Italy in the…