Lake Como: A Sanctuary of Timeless Luxury For some, Lake Como conjures visions of postcard-perfect villages and cobbled lanes nestled between lush mountains and mirrored waters. Others seek Clooney-style cinematic glitz and glamour. Yet for the discerning traveler, “il Lario”âas the locals call itâis both: quietly enchanting and unapologetically luxurious. While the summer months see…
Overlooking Varenna on Lake Como is an ancient Ligurian-Celtic castle built in the late 11th to early 12th century. From below it looks as if it is only ruins, but its shell has been preserved and visitors are invited to visit the grounds, the garden, and the tower.
Lake Como, in Northern Italy, offers a mix of natural beauty, rich history, and luxurious experiences. From historic villas and lush gardens to charming villages and excellent dining, here’s a guide to help you explore Lake Como to the fullest. San Nicolò Bell Tower (Lecco) Standing tall in the town of Lecco, the Campanile di…
The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni Bellagio sits majestically on Lake Como looking out toward the Swiss Alps. A luxury hotel offering both tradition and contemporary innovation. I had the great privilege of experiencing a personalized tour, lunch at the La Goletta restaurant and meeting the owner, their Michelin star chef and other members of the…
Blog written by Celia Abernethy updated 2023. We thought we’d do something different this year and go to Valmadrera and Malgrate to celebrate the Lecco Lake Festival. Going to another town to celebrate sounds funny eh? Well, there is some sense to this madness: Festa del Lago Lecco, Last Sunday in June Every year on […]
Are you planning a trip to Milan & Lake Como? Save time searching for answers about traveling to Italy by asking a travel advisor who lives here! You can have a live conversation (with a real person), ask questions, and put your mind at ease by talking with me, an expat living here for over…
Leonardo Da Vinci, the infamous renaissance artist not only made his mark in the big cities of Rome and Milan, but he also left precious treasures here in Lecco. I’ve set out to try to visit them, so one by one I will share them with you! Looking for Leonardo da Vinci: Part�1, Self Propelling…
If you have read my previous posts, then you will know we�have a fondness for pizzoccheri and Valtellinese wines! We recently visited�Le Case dei Baff -via dei Mulini, 19 -Ardenno (Sondrio) to celebrate our anniversary. Booking.com – Le Case dei Baff Le Case dei Baff�, a family run agriturismo with restaurant, hotel,…
New hamburger place along the lake.�Good, quality meat and friendly service. Vegetarian choices are also available.They pride themselves in being 100% Italian; using� local meats, artisanal beers and even the cola is a national brand. Decorated with�trendy,�pseudo-urban-industry furnishings�and vintage style sofas and cinema chairs. Prices are understandably higher than a fast food burger joint, but…
