Planning to take the funicular from Como to Brunate, but not quite sure how? Then you’re in the right place! We recently took the Como-Brunate funicular, and it was super easy. We absolutely loved the 7-minute ride as the views of Lake Como became better and better as we got higher up. Brunate sits 500-700 […]
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The tiny hamlet of Brunate is a must-visit when you’re in Como, especially for the views. We took an afternoon trip from Como and absolutely loved it! While there aren’t a whole lot of things to do in Brunate, spending a few hours there admiring the Art Nouveau villas and walking to Volitano Lighthouse and […]
Wondering what to do in Como city on your next Italy adventure? Look no further! After spending plenty of time in this wonderful city on Lake Como’s idyllic lakefront, I’ve explored it thoroughly. There are so many great things to do in Como, from visiting the majestic Duomo to taking the historical funicular to Brunate […]
Como city is the gateway to Lake Como with direct trains from Milan. This makes it a popular day trip and even a stopover for a night before continuing to other destinations around the lake. No matter what the reason, you’re here, so I suppose you only have one day in Como, wondering what to […]
Is Como worth visiting, or is it all hype? If you ask me, the answer is a resounding YES! Of all the places we visited in Lake Como, Como city was one of the two that surprised us the most, and we ended up staying way longer than anticipated. Como has so much to offer, […]
Longing for the warmth of the sun in the winter? Then you’re in the right place as I’ll share some of the best destinations for winter sun in Europe in this post! The winter months can be long and dark unless you live in a sunny country. When I lived in Norway, my top priority […]
If you ask yourself “Is Bologna worth visiting?” you’re in the right place. I’ve traveled to Bologna multiple times and there are so many reasons to visit Bologna Italy. With tall towers, hidden canals, and intriguing porticos, you can easily spend 2 days in Bologna and it makes for a great weekend break in Italy. […]
Planning a Florence 3 day itinerary can be overwhelming at first. It’s hard to pick and choose which monuments to see, what museums to visit, and how to spend your downtime. And what about where you are going to eat? I’ve been traveling to Italy for 20+ years and have been based in Florence for […]
Such a charming city is an underrated gem of Italy, full of incredible secrets. Its vibrant atmosphere and medieval architecture are sufficient reasons to visit Bologna. Surprising you at every corner, you should spend at least 2 days in Bologna, but you could easily stay longer, yet it’s one of the most underrated weekend breaks […]
Most people think of spring and summer when they think of Tuscany. Green rolling hills, roadside strawberry vendors, and sipping wine in a sleeveless top at sunset. But there are a million reasons to visit Tuscany in winter. Go in the low season and you’ll experience Tuscany’s winter beauty, highlighted by moderate weather, and scenic […]
Looking for Tuscany bike tours to explore the idyllic countryside in a sustainable way? Then you’re in the right place. There is no better way to slowly experience this paradise than taking a Tuscany bike ride. Whether you’re on a Tuscany road trip or you’re exploring the picturesque towns of Tuscany on a weekend break […]