My Favorite Town in Italy
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… Continue Reading
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Winter on Lake Como
What to do in the winter on Lake Como Lake Como is a popular destination in the spring and summer months for visitors looking for La Dolce Vita, sitting on a terrace overlooking the lake sipping prosecco, going boating or catching… Continue Reading
Harvesting Chestnuts on Monte Barro
How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from these spiky pom-poms. I really never thought about it. You really must be careful walking through the woods at this… Continue Reading
The 10 Best Towns of Lake Como
Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down Y . Como is at the southwestern tip and Lecco is at the southeastern tip. At the middle point, we find Bellagio. All along the shores in between, there are lovely little towns… Continue Reading
Living in Italy Lockdown
Since my post of two weeks ago, much has changed here in Italy. Stricter measures and directives have been imposed on residents regarding COVID-19 containment not only in Lombardy but in ALL OF ITALY. (March 18, 2020) With the new… Continue Reading
Milan to Lake Como, Life at Villa Ucci Luxury B&B
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… Continue Reading
1927 Violin made by Riccardo Genovese in Lecco sold for €32K
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
Casa Vacanze Namaste Lake Como Vacation Rental (Lecco)
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
The American Guy Who Has Charmed Lecco
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 Ferry & Cafè (Lecco)
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