Cernobbia and the Secret Garden
Day 16 Continued: One of our greatest discoveries while in the Lake Como area with stumbling upon the Secret Hidden Garden in Cernobbio. It is an oasis of tranquility and so hidden, you would never know it was there. Here are a few photos we captured to share but they can hardly touch the actual experience of being there. First, the gorgeous, vibrant flowers and small trickling stream in the background! I loved the benches along the way, inviting you to stop and stay a while! My favorite of all was the… Read More
Cernobbio – Day 16
It was a beautiful morning! This is the view that greeted us as we left our villa. We spent the day exploring in and around Lake Como at a very relaxed leisurely pace. Because it was so nice out, we actually took a very long walk from our hotel into Como’s Old Town, explored quite a bit, and enjoyed some amazing gelato at L’ULivo, which is very close to the Lakeside Promenade. While we could have stayed in Como and continued to meander through the streets, we instead hopped on a local… Read More
Milan – Day 15
While staying in Lake Como, we were determined to visit Milan, which we had both traveled through in the past, but never stopped long enough to explore. It is an easy 40 minute train ride from Como and well worth the time. While you could spend several days exploring Milan, it is still worth spending half a day there and getting to see a few of the highlights. I am sure we could’ve seen much more than we did, but we like to move at a slow leisurely pace and take it… Read More
Como Old Town – Day 14 Part 2
Shopping, Dining, and Cafés. Come along on this Photoblog with me as we explore the streets of Old Town Como. Let’s start with a cup of coffee. The below was one of our favorite places. Small, intimate, friendly service, and delicious drinks. We visited this café several times. Hunting in Como for kitchen goods would be extraordinarily fun. They have so many unique dishes and gadgets, not to mention how vibrant the colors are. And then there’s the clothing. Being so close to the fashion capital of Milan can’t help but elevate… Read More
Como City Old Town – Day 14
After a full day exploring the beauty of Bellagio and Varenna by ferry, we made a quick stop in downtown Como the next day, tired, chilly, and caught in the rain. At first glance, it didn’t leave much of an impression, and we didn’t stay long. What we didn’t realize at the time was that we had barely scratched the surface. Como had so much more to offer, and we nearly missed it. The next day, we walked past the waterfront area in search of the Cathedral. The closer we got, the… Read More
Varenna – Day 13 Part 3
After the gorgeous town of Bellagio, we decided to visit the traditional and equally picturesque village of Varenna, an easy ferry ride away! I am so happy we did this on a rainy day. We returned four days later when the sun was shining and we could barely move, it was that crowded! But I’ll save that story for another day. While in Varenna, we wandered through the streets and found one of the best gelaterias! I don’t think I took a photo of it this time around, but may have one… Read More
Bellagio – Day 13 Part 2
Day 13 Continued: We ended up seeing so much on this day, I will have multiple posts to share! On this specific morning, it was raining off and on. We were supposed to enjoy a full day cruising privately on the lake but rescheduled due to weather. We decided instead to hop on a ferry and head to Bellagio, the “Jewel of Lake Como”. I have to admit that initially we were a bit disappointed with the rain until we arrived into Bellagio and realized how much less crowded the ferries and… Read More
Lake Como and Ferries- Day 13
Day 13: Lake Como – And we are finally back in Italy, one of our favorite countries in the whole world! Our original trip here was scheduled for May, 2020, but of course, we all know the story. Covid happened. Three years later, we finally made it. It was most definitely worth the wait. A few of our first glimpses of gorgeous Lake Como! While we have been to Italy many times before, we have never had the opportunity to travel to and explore Lake Como. For some reason, this particular destination… Read More
Hotel Villa Flori – Lake Como
Our home away from home in Lake Como. The Hotel Villa Flori is a 4-star boutique style resort that was converted from a 19th century villa. It is beautifully located lakeside, about an 8-10 minute drive from Como. It is one of many different accommodation options in the Lake Como area. It’s important that you make the right choice in terms of lodging, as this resort is a great fit for some, but not for others. This smaller converted hotel has four floors, a restaurant, and is in a great location if… Read More
Gotthard Express to Lugano – Day 12
Day 12: Today we traveled from Lucerne to Lugano on the Gotthard Panorama Express on our way to Lake Como. The total journey time for the Gotthard Panorama Express is around 5 and a half hours if you take the boat first and then transfer to the train. We weren’t planning on doing the whole journey at first, and planned to just transfer directly to the train, as we thought the whole trip may be too long. On the day of travel, however, we woke up and changed our minds. Thankfully, with… Read More
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