Lake Como off the beaten path
Most people who come to visit Lake Como are satisfied with seeing Como, a bit of the lake, and Bellagio. But you would stumble upon so much more to see if you just let yourself wander off the beaten path.
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English Posts
Is your Italian a bit rusty? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
Here are some posts that I wrote especially for my English-speaking friends!
La Giubiana: how to burn a witch in northern Italy
One of my memories as a child sees me on the balcony at my aunt’s house, looking down at a procession of people carrying a very tall puppet across the streets of the town. The puppet is a woman, a terrible witch with long legs and red stockings; I know her name: she’s la Giubiana.
In the magic woods
If you happen to be travelling around the Lake Como area, then you might want to have a look at this magic wood right in the heart of the Triangolo Lariano.
Walking through History in Pompeii
Moving around Pompeii feels like you accidentally stepped in a time-traveling machine and found yourself in 79 AD.
