Lutier Riccardo Genovese lived in Lecco between 1927 and 1928 where he made some of today’s most sought after violins. Going, Going Gone! On April 17,2019, the gavel at Il Ponte auction house in Milan pounded at €32,500 for a… Continue Reading
Trenitalia has launched two new itineraries for visitors to Lake Como. You can now travel on a vintage electric train with 1930’s “Centoporte” carriages between Milan and Como or on a historic Gr. 740 steam locomotive between Como and Lecco.… Continue Reading
A customized, exclusive Lake Como Tour from Milan With this private tour from Milan you will see the most beautiful places of Lake Como. A professional private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Milan with a luxury sedan or minivan… Continue Reading
An excellent way to see Lecco and Lake Como is from above atop the bell and clock tower Campanile di San Nicolò. This is Lecco’s top tourist attraction but is not always open. Hopefully, you will be lucky enough to… Continue Reading
Holiday apartment, Casa Vacanze Namaste is a five-minute walk from the historical center of Lecco on Lake Como. Owner, Alina Tomasini is your loving and caring host ready to welcome you to your vacation home during your visit to Lake… Continue Reading
I met up with Hayden Knight Weiler to interview him about his new video “I Love Italy” which has become a YouTube sensation, (with over 13K views in the first week). After knowing him only as a colleague and acquaintance,… Continue Reading
Imbarcadero Lecco is the Lecco ferry station where ferries going to Varenna and Bellagio depart from. Located at Lungolario Cesare Battisti, 3, 23900 Lecco I’m at the Imbarcadero Lecco, the ferry station where boats leave for Varenna and Bellagio. A creamy… Continue Reading
Private transportation services are available in the Lake Como area. Boat rental, taxi boat and private car services on Lake Como. Boat hire is easy and some places do not require a nautical license. Boat Tours and excursions can be… Continue Reading
I am absolutely sure that visiting Lake Como is going to be a great experience for you. Getting around, however, may create a bit of confusion. With this post, I hope to provide you with some useful information. Lake Como is not… Continue Reading
An unusual structure I often go jogging along the lake following the cycle path parallel to Viale Don Giovanni Ticozzi heading towards the Rivabella campsite. Midway between the Bione sports club and the campground, there is an unusual concrete structure standing… Continue Reading