When it comes to the Italian Lakes District, Lake Como tends to hog the spotlight, but it’s far from the only beautiful body of water worth spending time on. Aside from Como, there’s Lake Iseo, Lake ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. It’s hard to think of Lake Como without thinking ...

Tourists visiting the picturesque and posh Italian lakeside town of Como have always been spoiled for choice when it comes to souvenirs, from fridge magnets and keyrings to snow globes and ornaments.

Spring arguably affords the best views of Lake Como. Alpine peaks frame the view to the north — their white accents contrasting to stunning effect with the green slopes in the middle distance — while ...