Best Areas to Stay in Lake Como: Neighborhood Guide & Top Accommodations
Are you stumped on the best areas to stay in Lake Como and hoping for some guidance? If you’ve started to go down the research rabbit hole, then you already know that Lake Como isn’t a singular place, but rather a resort area with many towns (of varying personalities)! And before you can sort out your itinerary, you’ll first need to decide where…
Lake Como with Kids: Toddler Travel Tips & Family-Friendly Attractions
If you’re hoping to take a trip to Lake Como with kids, you may be wondering if it’s the right move. While this glitzy lakeside region isn’t often the first place to come to mind for an Italian escape with littles, it can be a good option with a bit of planning. Fortunately, after visiting Lake Como with our precocious 2.5-year-old, I’m sharing…
Do You Need a Car in Lake Como? Essential Guide to How to Get Around Lake Como
One of the most hotly debated topics I encountered when planning my recent Italy trip was: Do you need a car in Lake Como? Planning transportation around the lake region can be tricky if you’ve never done it before – and even if you have. (Not to mention trying to interpret a ferry schedule that may as well have been written in Morse code!) So if…
Varenna or Bellagio: Which Stunning Lake Como Town Should Be Your Base?
If you’re planning to visit the “Jewel of the Italian Lakes”, you may be debating whether you should stay in Varenna or Bellagio, two of the most beautiful areas to stay in Lake Como. Picking the right (home-away-from-home) base can help set the stage for an enjoyable trip – and help keep that dreaded FOMO at bay. Let’s uncover the…
Lake Como in May: Guide to a Magical Springtime Visit
Are you considering visiting Lake Como in May but unsure what to expect? As a recent visitor to this stunning northern Italian region in May, I’m here to offer my firsthand insight. (Spoiler Alert: It’s totally worth it!) Here’s my two cents on why spring in Lake Como should definitely be on your short list. This post contains affiliate links. If…
Best Areas to Stay in Lake Como: Neighborhood Guide & Top Accommodations
Are you stumped on the best areas to stay in Lake Como and hoping for some guidance? If you’ve started to go down the research rabbit hole, then you already know that Lake Como isn’t a singular place, but rather a resort area with many towns (of varying personalities)! And before you can sort out your itinerary, you’ll first need to decide where…
Lake Como with Kids: Toddler Travel Tips & Family-Friendly Attractions
If you’re hoping to take a trip to Lake Como with kids, you may be wondering if it’s the right move. While this glitzy lakeside region isn’t often the first place to come to mind for an Italian escape with littles, it can be a good option with a bit of planning. Fortunately, after visiting Lake Como with our precocious 2.5-year-old, I’m sharing…
Do You Need a Car in Lake Como? Essential Guide to How to Get Around Lake Como
One of the most hotly debated topics I encountered when planning my recent Italy trip was: Do you need a car in Lake Como? Planning transportation around the lake region can be tricky if you’ve never done it before – and even if you have. (Not to mention trying to interpret a ferry schedule that may as well have been written in Morse code!) So if…
Varenna or Bellagio: Which Stunning Lake Como Town Should Be Your Base?
If you’re planning to visit the “Jewel of the Italian Lakes”, you may be debating whether you should stay in Varenna or Bellagio, two of the most beautiful areas to stay in Lake Como. Picking the right (home-away-from-home) base can help set the stage for an enjoyable trip – and help keep that dreaded FOMO at bay. Let’s uncover the…
Lake Como in May: Guide to a Magical Springtime Visit
Are you considering visiting Lake Como in May but unsure what to expect? As a recent visitor to this stunning northern Italian region in May, I’m here to offer my firsthand insight. (Spoiler Alert: It’s totally worth it!) Here’s my two cents on why spring in Lake Como should definitely be on your short list. This post contains affiliate links. If…