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Varenna, Lake Como
VARENNA – Many people say that Varenna is the prettiest town of Lake Como. It is not down to us to say whether it is true or not but this ancient fishermen village built on a promontory on the western coast of Lake Como is certainly very fascinating and so romantic, a pearl set between the mountains
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Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta and aperitif lounge
Tremezzo: a wonderful surprise. At the end of the lake front we find Villa Carlotta by chance. Somebody had said to us that it was worth a visit, so here
Lake Como on the beach
I know it’s a bit early yet, but I have already started thinking of the summer. During these freezing days I imagine myself walking around with my summer cloths on, flip flops, t shirt and shorts. And then I stop and think that when it really starts getting hot it’s not that funny living in Milan.. I
Trattoria del Ponte in Bellano: the most authentic Lake Como cuisine
Some culinary advice directly from the east coast of Lake Como. Bellano, located on the Lecco branch of Lake Como, is famous for the canyon dell’Orrido and for the amazing view onto the two branches of the Lake and the mountains that take you to
Day out at Pozzolengo
On the 19th of March, Italians celebrate La Festa del Papá (Father’s Day), but this date is also linked to another import event, although not religious: spring solstice. I suggest this year to organise a day out at Pozzolengo, in the province of Brescia very close to Lake Garda. Pozzolengo welcomes
Cannero Castles
Autumn has arrived and it is quite cold out there… but the colours are so nice that you cannot stay inside…it is too soon… This is the right time to discover places that are too crowed in the summer and not exotic enough to be visited in high season. Cannero castles - photo by Night FlierIt’s
Maritime Alps
The National Park of the Maritime Alps was created in 1995 from the union of Parco naturale dell’Argentera (established in 1980) and the Riserva del Bosco e dei Laghi di Palanfré (established in 1979). One of the Fremamorta Lakes This protected area covers nearly 28,000 hectares including three
Borromean Islands – Lake Maggiore
I really like islands. Small islands, where there are no vehicles. Remote islands that to reach them you have to travel a long way, or nearby islands that seem distant more than what they are. I have always been to sea islands until I saw a program on television about the Borromeo islands. The archipelago
Castellaro Lagusello
If you like Garda but you want to keep away from the bustling towns of tourists I suggest a day out at Castellaro Lagusello. Castellaro is situated only few kilometres away from Peschiera Del Garda, near Mozambano, overlooking the river Mincio, on the borderline between Lombardy and Veneto. Castellaro
Liguria – The lakes of Aveto Valley
Whoever goes to Liguria thinks of going to the seaside. Nobody would dream of going to Liguria and going to the lake. They would go to Lombardy or Piedmont instead. The Ligurian Apennine offers visitors many opportunities for rewarding excursions into the natural and artistic treasures of the lakes
