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Lake Como

Cherry-Picking Como

With its picturesque lakeside location and reputation for glamorous residents (George Clooney famously has a villa there), Como is a popular spot for holidaymakers to base their camp. Below we’ve shared some of our favourite things to do in and around the city. Como-Brunate Railway The Como-Brunate railway graces many a “highlights of Como” list, and for good reason: running in a dead straight line, eastward and uphill, the railway represents an easy way to get from Como to the village of Brunate. The journey boasts marvellous views of the local countryside, vegetation and the famous lake, while bringing its

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Shop ‘til You Drop in Milan’s Bargain Outlets

Milan is well known the world over for its link to finance and design, but fashion is perhaps its most prestigious draw. Fashion influences everything in the city and just walking down one of the main streets in Milan is like being on one of the famous catwalks that are staged in the city twice a year. Good news for those who love to shop but haven’t got the mega bucks to spend on big names and brands is that there are a huge number of outlet shops and second hand stores in the city. Fashion, by its very nature,

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Exploring Lake Como in the Summer

Lake Como has got to be one of the most famous places in Italy, and well known for its stunning scenery, wonderful weather, classic history and fabulous food and wine, it has been a place that has consistently attracted people, from the eager backpacker to the well-heeled celebrity. As the southerly winds sweep across the lake and the setting sun bathes the magnificent villas in its beautiful light, it is difficult not to feel a million miles from anywhere when you are in Como. Summer on The Lake Lake Como is made even more beautiful by the fact that it

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Exploring the Italian Region of Lombardy

Lombardy is one of the largest regions in Italy and is located in the glorious north of the country. Bordering Switzerland, Lombardy takes in the Alps and stretches down to the low-lying areas of the Po Valley. The diversity of landscapes includes the stunning Valtellina, Valchiavenna and Camonica Valleys. Winter time sees tourists flock to the region to enjoy the ski resorts of Tonale, Bormio and Livigno while during summer people visit the famous lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore, the vineyards of Franciacorta, and the fabulous architecture and cultural monuments of Milan. The flats of the Po Valley around

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