Colorful hillside buildings in Varenna line the edge of Lake Como, viewed from the terrace at Bar il Molo. A sailboat drifts on the calm water, while flower boxes and lush greenery frame the foreground under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Day Trip to Lake Como from Milan: Getting There + What To Do

Lake Como is known as a vacation destination for the rich and famous. It’s beautiful, so it makes sense. But Lake Como is also easily accessible to the rest of us!  If you’re looking for a break from the cities on a standard Italy trip, Lake Como is a perfect destination.  Let’s be honest, no…

A marina with sailboats and docks rests at the edge of Lake Como, with a prominent clock tower rising beside elegant buildings in the foreground. In the background, colorful hillside homes in Menaggio are scattered across a lush green mountain under a vibrant blue sky dotted with clouds.

Gluten-Free Lake Como: Where to Eat from A Celiac Traveler

Gluten-free and traveling to Lake Como? Are you looking for how to eat safely while you’re there? These are the restaurants I ate at while I was traveling in Lake Como. Plus, a few tips about planning your trip so you can make it easier on yourself. Italy is so easy for gluten-free travel. But…

Colorful hillside buildings in Varenna line the edge of Lake Como, viewed from the terrace at Bar il Molo. A sailboat drifts on the calm water, while flower boxes and lush greenery frame the foreground under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

2 Days in Lake Como: Itinerary, What to Do and Where to Stay

Lake Como is a stunning lake in Northern Italy. George Clooney made it famous and is now a vacation destination for the rich and famous. But it’s actually affordable and easy to visit as a normal person. The views of the lake are stunning, and the little towns that line the shore are easy to…