Alamak! The Biggest Mistake on My Europe Trip: Not Enough Lake Como! 🥹🍋⛲️⛵️🇮🇹
Escaping the City Rush
Waking up one morning in bustling Milan, I craved an escape from the city air. This girl, Na, decided to hop on a train to the charming town of Varenna, on the shores of Lake Como. 😎
Enchanted by Varenna
From that moment, I was totally captivated by this gorgeous little town! 🥰 Every corner of Varenna feels like stepping into a fairytale – the romantic Passeggiata degli Innamorati (lovers' walk), the vibrant flowerbeds lining the streets, the picture-perfect scenery at Villa Monastero, and the sweet chirping of birds in every little alley.
The sparkling lake water and pastel-colored houses clinging to the hillsides all create an incredibly chill vibe! 🌼
Getting to Varenna Made Easy
💡 Getting to Varenna now is super easy! Since July 1st, we Malaysians can take a direct flight to Milan with Vietnam Airlines ✈️ so convenient and comfortable! Then from Milano Centrale, just hop on a train (1 hour 30 minutes, 7.5 EUR one way) and you'll arrive at this "hidden gem." Varenna is a small town with only about 800 residents, 80 km from Milan, with the ancient San Giorgio church and a ferry terminal connecting to other beautiful small towns like Bellagio and Como.
Villa Monastero & Hidden Gems
🎟️ Tickets to Villa Monastero are 10-13€, and you can buy them when you arrive! Next door is Villa Cipressi, with a wisteria-covered gate overlooking the lake that is super beautiful, but when I was there, it was hosting a private event so I couldn't go in 🥹 Oh well, a reason to return someday.
Ferry Ticket Tip: Book Early!
⛴️ An important tip if you want to visit other towns by ferry 👉🏻 buy tickets as soon as you arrive. Ferry tickets here aren't sold online; you have to queue to buy them. And the queue can be hundreds of people long, so if you arrive early in the morning when it's quiet, take the opportunity to buy them. You can buy the tickets in advance and use them anytime during the day!
Delicious Italian Flavors
🍕Eh!! I didn't expect the food here to be so delicious! Be sure to enjoy an afternoon sitting at a lakeside cafe watching the sunset and enjoying pasta, pizza…
OOTD Tips
📸 This tip is important for the ladies! I went to Lake Como alone, so most of the photos are selfies or ones I asked people to take 🙈 so there are a lot of back shots :))) Ladies, you should wear bright, cream, beige, or pastel-colored clothes to match the vibes! Bring a hat and scarf because summer in Italy is crazy hot.
Lake Como Love
Hihi, I love Varenna so much, so I put my heart into writing this little review. Hopefully, it will be useful for those of you thinking about enjoying an endless summer in Italy 😘 🇮🇹
Lake Como is a must-visit spot!
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