A secret, spontaneous trip to Italy!!! | VLOG

SOOOO I went to Lake Como and didn't tell anyone! A lovely wine brand tasked me with creating content and so I packed my bags, grabbed Colbie + the both of us traveled from NYC to Lake Como, Italy! I can finally share about it. It was such an amazing trip + Lake Como is so, so magical. Put it on your list if it isn't on there already!
I'll be linking my outfits over on my IG in a bit so stay tuned :)
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[@sophieg3953]

Katy, nothing about your social media break was ‘weird behavior’. I’m so thrilled that the stars aligned and you were able it to go on a trip like this and also take the social media break you needed. You deserve it. Loved this video so much - always wanted to see a detailed vlog like this walking the viewers through Lake Como.

[@HelloKatyxo]

Thank you Sophie! :)

[@xokelseyxo9238]

katy, i was smiling throughout the entire video. i am so extremely happy for you and colbie! so glad you girls got to have this beautiful experience. italy has always been on my bucket list. ❤

[@JessDelRey]

This video was so satisfying. You truly couldn’t have gone at a more perfect time and the outfits were a major slay!

[@Mkeita]

Super fun video, the quality is A1😍 So happy you girls enjoyed yourselves!! Lake Como is Definitely on my bucketlist🥰

[@smoothielover07]

Yessss! Katy, I'm go glad you filmed this & good for you for taking a spontaneous trip since you were able!! And getting to those familial roots :D Can't wait to watch this!

[@HelloKatyxo]

Thank you lover! I always appreciate your comments!!

[@smoothielover07]

@@HelloKatyxo 🫶🏼

[@tallywilliams-gurian3846]

I LOVE this video!! It looks like you two had such a beautiful time, how wonderful!!!

[@Jules-qy7xl]

Okay your “light makeup” on day two looks so good! Idk what it is but the subtle eye look and lip and cheek color really compliment your skin!!

[@kiarabethune]

Love that you were able to enjoy a social media break and enjoy this beautiful city. I’ve been doing one myself. But as I was watching I was like I’m glad she creates content too because I wouldn’t have been able to watch this relaxing video😊

[@eroemer13]

One of my favorite videos you have posted! Glad you had an amazing relaxing time 😊

[@tessafeeney9395]

Love it Katy! ❤ well done u for taking the socials break, it can be so freeing and exhilarating!

[@xoxobianca192]

YAY always excited for a new vlog! those views looked amazing, what a fun & spontaneous trip!! 🤍 also loved all the outfits you showed!

[@HelloKatyxo]

Thanks love!

[@elenapretskovits3143]

The happiest of vlogs! 💫❤

[@kimberlybellotte7901]

Love this Katy! So BEAUTIFUL!! I'll be in Lake Como in May. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@janekvandervoort]

WOW!!!! Looks like I need to book a trip to Lake Como! Absolutely STUNNING 😍😍😍

[@juliaberg5626]

Have the most fun!! I was in Como and stayed in Brunate for about a week last year. Absolutely gorgeous environment and perfect for those who dont drive ❤

[@Itslizhernandez]

I loveeee this!! I needed this type of serotonin today! :)

[@HelloKatyxo]

eeeep I'm glad!

[@kellybagby6010]

Ok manifesting a trip to lake como now, looks so aesthetic 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@corinnemarchoke8982]

I love Italy! Welcome back; missed you!

[@ecflowers4]

Love this!! Glad you got to take a break from social media.

[@milenagcreations]

I’m going there next month and I absolutely LOVED this video!

[@randitochervlogs]

love everything in this vlog

[@Melisssssa27]

That denim dress was made for you girl!

[@21Glitter]

Excited for lake como recs 😊

[@HelloKatyxo]

I have quite a few!! XO

[@anon7057]

The oranges are likely from Sicily! You went just after the peak citrus season so they were extra delicious 🤤

[@HelloKatyxo]

OMG good to know!!!!

[@sophieprieto]

Love this! Such a dream!

[@HelloKatyxo]

It was!!

[@amandamiller7318]

Safe to say lake como is now on my list!

[@juliamarie9291]

this is totally giving me flashbacks to all your italy study abroad vibes

[@HelloKatyxo]

Omg it is!!!

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

This is iconic

[@Laura_94]

Dream girls trip❣️

[@cristinafernandez8043]

You hear that? Nothing 😂 I’m so jealous

[@sophieg3953]

What season / time of year did you go? 😍

[@marcomantuetto5267]

Amazing! hope you enjoyed your visti to my country!

[@SouliPaspaporn]

Eating Dresses are an absolute thing! lol empire waists, flowy skirts, light linen or poplin that doesn't drape or cling

[@HelloKatyxo]

Yesss agreed!!!!!!

[@marccolomayt82094]

Looks so fun!!!! 😍🤩💗💗💗💗💗

[@HelloKatyxo]

It was so relaxing + beautiful!

[@fit2thefinish123]

why was the first night's dinner place empty except for your table?

[@jigiw]

very beautiful place and video, your dress just wow.

[@MarthaMessage]

They probably get their oranges from Valencia 🍊😊

[@CozyCottageDays]

The outfits were fire 🔥

[@HelloKatyxo]

thank you lovely!

[@gabbyjackson8005]

Teva ganggggg

[@jjforshort]

The most wholesome thing I saw today!! Also, life's soooo great if you have your own money and you're single, who needs a boyfriend, that shit is old nowww

[@kaitlynreiss4664]

Wait I just saw why is thick and thin ending?!

[@brittfarquhar7588]

Booking our Italy trip - what is the hotel name?

[@JillianMurrayy]

What was the weather like there?

[@HelloKatyxo]

it was so COMFORTABLE if that makes sense.. high 50's/ low 60's in the sun so we wore layers!

[@amandaestevez4746]

Can you pretty please share the company you used for the boat ride? I’ll be honeymooning in Lake Como this May and would appreciate the rec 😌🫶🏽

[@HelloKatyxo]

It was through the company: Lake Como Water Taxi!

[@amandaestevez4746]

@@HelloKatyxo thanks so much!!

[@vero9710]

Looks so beautiful! Why is everything so quiet, no tourist at all? I felt like you were in a ghost city 😂

[@HelloKatyxo]

It's the 'off season' still! So so peaceful :) They get a lotta tourist traffic during the summer, I hear!

[@claudiofoiadelli8721]

18 € due panini un cappuccino e una coca ? 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@LoveAlwaysAlex]

Katy! I have been following you for yearssss and have always loved your content but this trip, your reel, this vlog!!! 😍Literally perfection! You have such a creative eye and I am obsessed! Absolutly adored this vlog and loved your spontaneous trip! I am so glad you got to have this amazing experience and captured the best parts for us to see! ZLAM 🫶

[@HelloKatyxo]

Thanks lovely! You're the best! ZLAM! XO

[@stopandlive91]

I live in Milan and I don’t like Como 😂 is all so clean and kind of fake , made for tourists. There are better and more authentic places in Italy to visit

[@bogieboog]

I get that you need to break down your fit. But in this context the amount of time spent examining it such excruciating detail is a little frustrating in contrast with a split second shot of a marketplace or the beauty of Lake Como a once in a lifetime scene. Would not they merit the same split second glance. I mean how long does it take to process a simple sandal.

[@gujjarboy8133]

Nice looking mam big fan mam

[@dahliaa5756]

I'm not gonna lie, its a little weird to announce a "Social media break" kind of insinuating you're struggling with your mental health just to be back and be like "hi guys it was a joke, I just secretly went on vacation" 🤨 you could've just gone without making people think you were unwell? weird behaviour

[@HelloKatyxo]

Hi! I totally see how this could be thought. I didn't want anyone to worry, this is why I clarified in my message about taking a break that I am ok, just need time away. It's now deleted as I'm back online. I'm so sorry if my post could have been worded differently - I just felt it was a "kill two birds with one stone" sort of moment as I really needed time offline but I also legally couldn't speak about this work trip. So it felt like a great moment to unplug, but I didn't want to disappear for a week without a peep, as that is very unlike me. My week long social break / deleting apps was such a breath of fresh air! I wanted to fully immerse myself in the trip, my life at that moment and not be glued to my social apps. It was liberating to be away and I truly feel better than ever now that I'm back on! Still haven't redownloaded my Tiktok lol still need a bit of a longer break from that. My screen time has been off the charts the past few months and it was making me overly critical of my own content so it was very nice to step away. XO K

[@olbird7647]

Sometimes people step away from IG, Tik Tok etc just because they want to, need to for whatever (i.e work) reasons or simply for the peace and quiet...it doesn't have to be mental health and wellbeing related. We all existed without it not so long ago.

[@emilyrosdahl]

@@HelloKatyxo you don’t need to explain yourself girl!!! sometimes we all need a break. I think most of us understood & are even happy for you that you got to escape to italy ❤ you deserve it