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The best way to see Lake Como is by boat. I had read this tip in numerous guide books prior to my first trip to the Italian Lakes…
I had planned a day trip to Varese the last time I visited Lake Como in 2018, but with so much to see and do around the lake…
Varenna is one of the most charming villages in all of Italy, and it even retains its charm in the rain. On the day I was supposed to…
In October of 2019 I did something a little different—I took a solo trip to Italy. By choice, I was between jobs and had some extra money stashed…
The city of Como is charming, walkable, and relatively non-touristy. It’s located at the southern tip of Lake Como’s Ramo di Como branch, and very accessible to the…
The Well-Traveled Fella has a list of set criteria when choosing a hotel. I like a clean and modern design throughout, at least a 4.5 Google star rating,…
The Greenway del Lago di Como is a pleasant seven mile trail that stretches along Lake Como’s central western shore. Starting in Colonno, the Greenway passes through the…
Perched on the wooded promontory of Il Dosso d’Avedo, the 18th century Villa del Balbianello commands panoramic views of Lago di Como, making it one of the most…