Most liked posts in thread: So now what....Italy?

Ive been a few times for work, but with the exception of Lille, which we enjoyed a lot. ( Before England fans rocked up). France as a country has the lot to choose from to suit every taste. With some exceptions of course Capital Cities are dumps when you look through the facade.

London ….A classic example , I detest with an absolute passion for so, so many ways.

 

I agree you want to go to Canberra, I called it Shipley in the sun. Terrible place. Often they’re overcrowded and over priced.

 

Krakovia derby ouch

 

SiL is Italian born and lives near Verona and the Lakes…….Cor …is it nice! Food is awesome too!

 

We went to Verona in 2019. A beautiful city. We did our obligatory train trip to go to Lake Garda and Sirmione, taking the ferry too.
So much to do and see in Verona.

 

We once had a few days at Lake Garda as part of a longer trip. Made the mistake of staying at Sirmione. Big mistake. It looks lovely on the publicity pics, but it was absolutely heaving and the old medieval streets were just rammed with ice cream parlours. Probably the worst place I've stayed at in Italy.

 

The amphitheater was being renovated when we visited but managed to get through the narrow passage to “ Romeo and Juliet’s balcony “

The murals on the building walls in the marketplace are awesome. SiL took us to a restaurant out in the wilds, looked like an old farm cafeteria or similar. The food was outstandingly good and cheap too. Italy has got the lot!

 

I spent three weeks travelling round France, had an amazing time but gave Paris a wide berth. Car loaded up with wine

 

Apparently we are going to have a warm summer so might go to coast. I love sea but very rarely sample the sea in this country too cold even on a blistering day. Just don’t fancy flying, I love cruising but with COVID still lurking, might not bother going abroad.

 

Only just seen this thread so will have a read through.

However, heading to Milan in July with a tour of San Siro on the cards and a trip to Turin. All pointers welcome...

 

Don’t think you can go wrong anywhere in northern Italy. Only been once but it was fleeting, reading through this thread I think I’ll have to book next year.

 

Literally every me ever of my family and friends have been except myself, always go on about how I’m missing out. Like you definitely thinking of taking a tour there. Was due to pre Covid…

 

It’s OUTstanding Dave.

 

Is it magic?

 

No that's Gary Jones.

 

Bloody hell marmite season has already started , come on here for latest transfer rumour and now reading about travel.

If you cant beat them, join them....

I'm going to Vietnam for a couple of weeks next March - April

Just checking flights, best I can find is Singapore airways from Manchester to Hanoi, then return Saigon to Manchester
Prices currently around £700+ .. Are these likely to increase nearer the date, or get cheaper ?
Also has anyone else else toured Vietnam on here, I'm looking at Hanoi, Ha long Bay, Hue, Da Nang, Mekong Delta, Saigon ( Ho Chi Min City), then home, it that the best itinerary ?

 

I've not been to Puglia. It's definitely on my list to go to.

I'm going to a wedding in Fano, which is a medieval walled town on the east coast between Ancona and Rimini. Both my kids and their partners and our grandson are staying with us. We've got an Airbnb for a week beforehand in an agriturismo with a pool outside Fano. Then we move into central Fano for four nights around the wedding before heading for Bologna for four nights. I can't wait.
Only problem is I'm struggling for car hire, which we'll need for the first week - prices are extortionate!