Verona is arguably one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Italy. Its population is over a quarter of a million residents, making it the largest city in the Veneto region. There are countless reasons to visit Verona, and … Continued
One of my favorite aspects of Venice is its maze-like network of alleys behind the facades of grand palazzos, I recall reading about the narrowest walkway in Venice, a tapered alley called Calle Varisco. At its most narrow section, it … Continued
Venice is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and no place on earth is quite like it. Images of gondolas, canals, narrow alleys, grand piazzas, historic bridges, and tempting seafood dishes immediately come to mind. The sight of … Continued
Despite what I perceive as a challenging way of life at times, Italians always appear to look happy,. What is their secret? I think it can be summed up in the concept of il dolce far niente.Translated, it means … Continued
For some of the best views of Rome, I’ve always wanted to take the “Rome from the Sky” glass-walled elevator to the top of il Vittoriano. Having already walked almost eighteen miles over the past three days, I tell my … Continued
