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”—as the locals call it—is both: quietly enchanting and unapologetically luxurious. While the summer months see…
The Tosetti atelier of Como shows off their latest collection in the heart of Como. A sartorial tradition for over 90 years, the latest collection of Tosetti atelier of Como uses the magical lakeside city of Como, Italy as the natural backdrop for the new presentation of its collection. The flowing fabrics and sleek lines […]
Como, Italy – The picturesque city of Como, nestled on the shores of Lake Como, is set to host the highly anticipated Lake Como Design Festival from September 16th to 24th, 2023, and the exhibit “Between Art and Nature” until October 14, 2023. This year marks the festival’s fifth edition, and it promises to be […]
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 […]
One of Italy’s most beautiful natural spectacles is just 90 km from Milan. It’s 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. It’s a natural gorge carved by glacial waters of the […]
There is something beautiful about walking around the city with a camera.
Balancing City Life in Milan and Lakeside Living at Lake Como – On the road to Bellagio in the village of Onno at Lake Como, the Villa Ucci Luxury B&B sits embraced by a lush green estate overlooking a private beach, the pre-Alps and the mirror-like waters of Lake Como. We met Danilo and Martina […]
In Piazza del Duomo in the small city of Como, the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is considered one of northern Italy’s most beautiful treasures. The Duomo of Como took over 340 years to complete with work beginning in 1396 and completion in 1740. The building itself is a timeline of architectural styles from […]
Departure Point: Bellagio boat terminal Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Return Details: The tour shall end next to the entrance to the gardens of Villa Melzi, where lunch will be served. After lunch a 15 minutes walk through the gardens and along the lakefront will bring guests back to the city center and public boats. […]
