After Milan fashion week I needed some peace and quit and I definitely found it in Lake Como. I wasn’t sure what to expect when Anna, Anna, Rebecca, Emma, Spencer, and I walked off the train from the hustle and bustle of Milan and in to the beautiful town of Varenna, but it was absolutely a pleasant surprise. We checked in to our cute, homey little hotel, set our stuff down, and walked out to the breath taking view of Lake Como. There were snow capped mountains towering over us, and the lake water was turquoise blue. I have never seen such a gorgeous view.
The town of Varenna was very quaint with little crowds. It was the perfect choice. We met a local and she suggested and drove us to a restaurant that seemed very local to the area. We ate a pasta called pizzoccheri that was absolutely amazing. It had cheese, potatoes, cabbage, and homemade pasta. We also visited a villa that is a museum now. The garden was amazing and there were beautiful views of the lake every where we looked. We also took a ferry to a little town near Varenna and I enjoyed the ferry ride more than the town. It was such a peaceful two days that I really needed. If you are looking to have a peaceful weekend with beautiful views and really good food, I recommend booking a trip to Varenna to see Lake Como. I really wish I could stay at Lake Como forever.
Megan Blume

Villa in Lake Como with Emma Campbell