Whenever you travel to Italy, you should always focus on eating the dishes native to that region. Carbonara and cacio e pepe in Rome. Bolognese in Bologna. Bistecca alla Fiorentina in Florence. Spaghetti al limone made from famous Amalfi lemons in the Amalfi Coast. But since I have yet to actually make it to southern …
Villa del Balbianello – Lake Como’s Famous Gardens from Casino Royale and Star Wars
This stunning property in Lake Como is iconic for many reasons. Besides being featured in Hollywood movies, Villa del Balbianello is located on the end of a small peninsula that juts into the center of Lake Como, making it visible from many of the central villages. It’s even on the label of all of the …
Lake Como Best Restaurants and Things to Do
We spent 4 days in beautiful Lake Como, where you can travel between resort towns by boat across the Y-shaped lake with stunning mountain backdrops thanks to its location at the base on the Alps. We started the trip with a day in Como City, but since we went for a wedding, we spent the …
1 Day in Como City, Lake Como – Where to Eat and Explore
We’re in Lake Como for the very first time to celebrate two of our friends getting married. This gorgeous lake is at the foot of the Swiss Alps, so you have a combination of lush mountains and lakeside views. Here’s everything we ate and everywhere we explored during our first day in Como. Getting to …