Tag: Italy

  • Visiting Lake Como : Italy’s Most Beautiful Lakeside Town

    Visiting Lake Como : Italy’s Most Beautiful Lakeside Town

    Arriving in Como revealed yet another facet of Italy’s beauty. Nestled near the Italian Alps about 30 miles north of Milan, the town sits bedside Lake Como. A glacial lake surrounded by mountains that rise dramatically from the water. Visiting Lake Como was a top place on our Italy bucket…

  • Venice at Night : Walking Through Italy’s Most Timeless City

    Venice at Night : Walking Through Italy’s Most Timeless City

    Walking through Venice at night felt utterly magical. I would highly recommend experiencing the city after dark, when the crowds thin and the streets transform into something quieter and more intimate. Each winding alley seemed to hold its own personality, every turn revealing a different version of old-world charm.  Tiny…

  • Venice at Christmas – A Winter Road Trip Through the Alps to Italy

    Venice at Christmas – A Winter Road Trip Through the Alps to Italy

    When my daughter came to visit for Christmas we had ten precious days together and we fully intended to make the most of them. Rather than staying close to home, we decided that after Christmas would be the perfect time for a few short adventures. Less rushing, fewer crowds and…