There is no doubt that when it comes to destination weddings in Italy, many couples dream about a wedding on Lake Como. There are so many things to consider when planning the perfect wedding ceremony, and this is often the cause of many headaches. A main piece of the puzzle is the venue. The venue […]
You know me (or maybe not), I’m really not one to complain. My Mom taught me, âIf you donât have anything nice to say, donât say anything at all,â but (yes, you knew a âbutâ was coming, didnât you?) I sometimes see English grammar mistakes that make my blood boil! As a former English language […]
ELECTRIC AND STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WITH CARRIAGES FROM THE 1930S “CENTOPORTE”, TRUNK – LOMBARDY Lario Express Historic train from Milano Centrale to Lecco September 12, 2021 BOOK TICKETS Tourist itineraries on Lake Como TOURIST PROGRAM ONLY HISTORICAL TRAIN The historic train leaves from Milano Centrale with destination Lecco, crossing the Lombard hinterland and accompanying travelers to […]
About Bellagio Although I don’t live in the town of Bellagio, it is dear to my heart. Every time I go there, the resort style atmosphere is instantly relaxing. The charming little lanes, churches and boutiques transport you into a fairytale come true. The name Bellagio comes from bel lago, meaning beautiful lake. Bellagio sits […]
Ask me what my favorite city in the USA is and of course, I’ll say New York… ask me what my favorite town or city in Italy is and I can’t even answer that question! I have flirted with Venice, had a passionate weekend with Bologna, and had an intense affair with Milan, but I can’t deny […]
Behind every experience of an expat living in Italy, there is a story. My short-term stay turned into a lifetime commitment. I first came to Italy to work as a fashion model and as I was thinking of returning to the states, I met the love of my life. Once Upon A Runway When I […]
Here in Italy, weâre in lockdown, again. I wrote about Living in Lockdown during the first lockdown when Italy was first hit hard by Covid-19 last spring. We thought it was over, then it wasnât. Covid-19 cases in Italy have risen once again. Experts warned of a second wave, but we were all so eager […]
How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from these spiky pom-poms. I really never thought about it. You really must be careful walking through the woods at this time of year. The wind sways the trees above and you can hear the thump-thump […]
One of Italyâs most beautiful natural spectacles is just 90 km from Milan. Itâs called the Orrido di Bellano. A natural waterfall and gorge carved into the rocky mountainside of the pre-alps in the city of Bellano on Lake Como. It is said to be in the making for over 15 million years. Itâs a natural gorge carved by glacial waters of the […]
Located in the town of San Siro on the north western part of Lake Como, Villa La Gaeta occupies an entire promontory.Designed by architects Gino and Adolfo Coppedè and completed in the early 1920’s, the Art Nouveau architecture with Liberty elements intertwines with a strong stone structure. The villa is private property and cannot be […]