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
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
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
Tabula Rosa, restaurant, and pizzeria newly managed by the HLL Hotel Lungo Lago in Lecco on the eastern branch of Lake Como. The name Tabula Rosa is a play on words of the Latin phrase Tabula Rasa which means “a clean slate“.… Continue Reading
The chimes of church bells rang, waking me up. Five, six, seven…it was eight o’clock in the morning. I peeled back the curtains and opened the window, revealing a view of shimmering waters stretching far towards the distant, snowcapped peaks… Continue Reading
With the help of Alesandra, a professional guide of Lake Como Food Tours I experienced the flavors and colors of Varenna, Bellagio and Villa Balbianello. In a small group of six, we saw the sights and scenes of Lake Como… Continue Reading
Walking Tour of Lecco, Boat Cruise & Lunch Lake Como is a destination on almost everyone’s bucket list, but like many trips, time is limited. So how do you get the most out of your visit? See Lake Como with a… Continue Reading
Play Video Lake Como is a short distance north of Milan, Italy. The most popular cities are Como, Lecco, Varenna and Bellagio but all along the shores in between, there are lovely little towns and villages. You will find everything… Continue Reading
The Griso Hotel in Malgrate held a wine tasting and jazz evening featuring wines from Valdobbiadene and Franciacorta, and a buffet selection catered by the Lecco restaurant Aromi accompanied by classic jazz melodies by Allesandra Pozzi and Marco Giussiani. I was there… Continue Reading
April to June 2017- Lecco, According to the Lecco city council website, a giant 30 meter high panoramic Ferris Wheel will be positioned along the lake in Lecco offering breath taking views of the Lake Como and the nearby Alps.… Continue Reading