Even though locations around Lake Como are reachable by car and serviced by public buses, taking a boat across the water to your destination can be quicker – and certainly more scenic. Traveling by ...

The three uniquely different towns of Rapallo, Varenna, and Menaggio offer elegant views, food tours and everything you need for your dream vacation. Travelers looking for la dolce vita or the sweet ...

Ashley Franzen is a Switzerland resident, freelance writer and frequent traveler to Italy. Exploring local villages is the best way to discover authentic Italian living, especially in Lake Como, where ...

Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide. By Valeriya Safronova Lake Como, in northern ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. It’s hard to think of Lake Como without thinking ...

Forget the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the Riviera. The hottest destination in Italy these days is Lake Como. About an hour’s drive north of Milan, the region has an unbelievably picturesque setting that ...