Is Verona the most romantic city in the world? The romantic appeal of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has always seemed a bit dubious. Young lovers and doomed love; destroyed by fate or unlucky chance. Why would you want to model a relationship on that? Or is it Juliet’s challenge to […]
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Travel Ideas for the Veneto Italy
If you’ve only got one day in Venice, Italy
Obviously I am not actually recommending that you only spend one day in Venice but what if your travel itinerary allows you only enough time for one day in La Serenissima? Venice in a day is still worth doing! “So now, thank God, Venice is no longer a mere word […]
Italy: Venice on a budget
Venice is incredibly beautiful but also expensive. Knowing this is the first step to a successful trip to Venice on a budget. If you take the time to research your trip and create a plan, you will be able to have fun while not emptying your bank account. Here I […]
Travel inspiration found wandering in Venice
Today I want to share about my first real solo travel experience, back in 2001. The previous year I had already flown across the world from New Zealand to the United Kingdom and established myself in London with a job and a flat. In April 2001 I bought a £20 […]