Let's Just Go to Verona

Let's Just Go to Verona

From Let's Just Go by Kayla Shawley

July 13, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 114

About this episode

In this episode, Kayla Shawley shares her unexpected highlights from Verona during a trip to Italy.

Verona was never supposed to be a highlight. It was a logistical stop — the closest train connection to Lake Garda, where we were headed for a wedding. It turned into one of the best destinations of the entire three-week trip. In this episode I am talking about: Getting from Venice to Verona by train (and why the 110-euro private water taxi to the station was worth it) Staying at the Moxy Verona — what the brand is actually like and who it is right for Terrazza Bar al Ponte: a river bar with a castle view, house wine, charcuterie, and a 35-euro bill Taking the funicular up to Castel San Pietro at sunset Asking our hotel bartender where to order delivery from — and why asking what they actually order is the question that matters A wine tour in the Valpolicella region: two wineries, Amarone, a great group of strangers, and drinks in a piazza after Dinner at Caffè Monte Baldo: Amarone risotto that I could have licked off the plate If you have been on the fence about adding Verona to an Italy itinerary, this episode will make the decision for you. Next episode: Lake Garda — a wedding in a castle, Hugo spritzes, and the discovery that completely changed what I order at bars. Find me…

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Host: Kayla Shawley

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Organizations: Moxy Verona, Caffè Monte Baldo

Products: Amarone

Places: Verona, Lake Garda, Venice, Terrazza Bar al Ponte, Castel San Pietro, Valpolicella

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