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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…
Below are some scenes from my day trip to Franciacorta, the sparkling wine-producing region of central Lombardy, followed by an afternoon exploring Lake Iseo. I began the morning…
Bergamo is one of the prettiest cities in Italy. Located at the foot of the Orobie Alps, the city proper is divided into two main parts: the historic…
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…
I had heard mixed reviews about Milan: there are no sites to see; it’s too industrial; it’s too work-a-day and no play. It turns out, these are the…