Ahh… Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet. It makes the place seem so romantic – unless you’re being forced to study it as a school student!
Where Ulysses all began in Dublin
James Joyce took many of his experiences as inspiration for his masterpiece, Ulysses. You only need to go slightly down the coast from central Dublin to find the first one.
Finding the Burmese Days of old
The small town of Pyin Oo Lwin is a reminder of the British colonial times in Myanmar. It was the summer holiday resort during those years and much remains.
Roald Dahl’s Cardiff
In the city of Roald Dahl, the characters from his books take over the city for a very special celebration of Cardiff.
Don Quixote’s La Mancha
Don Quixote is often described as the greatest novel ever written. Through the landscapes and towns of Spain’s La Mancha region, I find out why.
The power of love
Just what should you expect at Juliet’s House in Verona, Italy. Well… a lot of love, a lot of expressions of love, and some very clever marketing!