Verona - Caught in someone elses story At the base of the Aldige Valley in Italy, is a city that was considered as important to the Romans as Rome. It gave access to Europe and all that that offered. A city that has an arena in its centre older than the collesum, coupled with the oldest known Roman theatre dating back to 25 BC. A fair city where two star crossed lovers not only lived but left a legacy. Verona instinctively evokes the backdrop setting of a shakespearean play. Vibrant coloured buildings and shutters fill the streetscape with a peeling authenticity [View Full Entry]

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Bolzano - Ten days in the sky If you enjoy the excitement of exploring the worlds wonders coupled with the Baccean joy of indulging in local wines: Think South Tryol, think The Dolomites. This region in Northern Italy is so far north that half the population speaks German, which is great as it means you get Italian style and cafes, hand in hand with great salamis and fabulous cheeses. All just a few hours by train from Milan. Moka and I based ourselves at Moosebaur campsite, nestled behind an orchard at the base of the valley wall and only a fifteen [View Full Entry]

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A Polish Wedding Once enough vodka had been given, the groom was allowed to enter the bride’s house. Later a tractor was parked on the road preventing the couple from getting to the church, the removal of which was negotiated by more ‘vodka payments’. Been invited to share Quim and Iwona’s wedding in Kielce was such a unique way to experience Polish culture and enjoy copious amounts of vodka. Similar to other European cultures it is tradition to get married in the hometown of the bride, to have the ceremony in the church and party for days. [View Full Entry]

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