Notes from Verona

Life in Italy: 'Verona's carnival has to be experienced - just don't forget your wallet'

2/15/2021

My latest for @TheLocalItaly

It's carnival season in Italy, though many events are postponed or going ahead without crowds this year. Writer Richard Hough in Verona tells us about his city's colourful traditions.

Verona's Carnival. Photo: Unsplash/Shalev Cohen

https://www.thelocal.it/20210211/life-in-italy-veronas-carnival-has-to-be-experienced-but-dont-forget-your-wallet

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Life in Italy: 'Dante, bike rides and grappa keep the January blues at bay in Verona'

1/28/2021

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My latest for @TheLocalItaly

As coronavirus restrictions continue and the cold weather sets in across Italy, writer Richard Hough in Verona tells us how he's getting through the winter gloom - with a little help from Dante.

Photo: Unsplash/Alessandro Carrarini

https://www.thelocal.it/20210125/dante-bike-rides-and-grappa-keeping-the-winter-blues-at-bay-this-january-in-verona

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When Maradona came to the Bentegodi

11/28/2020

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My latest for @hellas1903.

https://www.hellas1903.it/storie/when-maradona-came-to-the-bentegodi/

As the world mourns an iconic champion, a reminder that his remarkable Italian story started at Verona’s Bentegodi stadium.

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Richard Hough writes about history, football, wine, whisky, culture + travel.
Featured in @TheLocalItaly, @guardian_sport, @GentlemanUltra
Editor of
www.thecrazyfaithful.com
Currently working on a book about wartime Verona

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