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Verona BETTER Than Rome? Italy's Hidden Gem!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm loving it. It's very, very pretty. Um there's there's lots of stuff going on right now.

Loving Verona. This food area. Amazing.

I highly recommend this this community, this town. It's gorgeous.

It was a nice city just to wander the streets and check things out and stop here and there at a cafe or a dinner alresco, which we also did, which was wonderful.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit Verona for fewer crowds compared to Rome or Florence.
Buy city pass cards in person to save money.
Be cautious on steep and slippery surfaces in the Arena.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating with luggage in EuropeIt's a challenge; plan for mobility issues and consider taxis.
Safety in alleywaysVerona feels safer than other Italian cities; no issues reported.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Verona a better destination than Rome?
QWhat are the best things to do in Verona?
QHow does Verona compare to other Italian cities in terms of crowds?

Port Highlights

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Verona4 Happy Bacon
Top: Arena tour (€12 per adult)
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From Florence to Verona by high-speed train! Join us as we discover this incredible Italian gem with fellow Canucklings Stephen and Krystal in our gorgeous Airbnb with terrace views. Watch us explore Verona's amazing Arena (older than Rome's Colosseum!), and discover the most incredible food markets with €5 sangria and massive pretzels! Experience authentic Italian dining where locals outnumber tourists, witness Jerry's questionable pizza choice (French fries and hot dogs - seriously?!), and see us weather a genuine tornado-like storm from our balcony. From the famous Arena tour to grocery store adventures (€2.75 Pringles with prices!), Verona proves why smaller Italian cities might be better than the big tourist destinations. Sometimes the unexpected stops become your favourite memories! 0:00 - Florence to Verona: High-Speed Train Adventure! 1:15 - Bologna (Baloney!) Station + Italian Train Snacks 2:45 - Verona Arrival + Airbnb Tour (Gorgeous Terrace!) 6:00 - First Verona Exploration: Arena + Town Square 8:00 - INCREDIBLE Food Markets (€5 Sangria + Giant Pretzels!) 10:30 - Restaurant Hunt: All Locals, No English! 12:30 - Authentic Dinner: Risotto + Seafood Pasta Perfection 16:00 - Evening River Walk + Grocery Shopping (€2.75 Pringles!) 18:00 - Morning Arena Closure Disappointment 19:00 - Naughty Train Tour Around Verona 22:30 - Medieval Castle Exploration 24:30 - Jerry's WORST Pizza: French Fries + Hot Dogs! 26:30 - Balcony Storm Watching + TORNADO Warning! 31:00 - Arena di Verona Tour: €12 Worth It? 35:00 - Verona vs Rome: Why Smaller Cities Win 37:00 - Next Stop Preview: Venice Adventure! Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 20 years now on ten different cruise lines, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship reviews, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! 🔥We hope you Subscribe for more cruise adventures!! ⭐️ Join our Socials at: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/CruisingCanucks ➡️ Instagram: @cruising_canucks ➡️ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks ➡️ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ ➡️ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cruisingcanucks.bsky.social ➡️ Our WEBSITE at: https://www.cruisingcanucks.com ➡️ Check out our Merchandise at: https://cruising-canucks-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ Join our EMAIL list at: https://cruisingcanucks.ck.page/dd2b4b8b3f We can be reached at: Cruising Canucks • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 ➡️jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca ⭐️Fair Use Disclaimer: This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 29 of the Copyright Act of Canada and in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.