Is Lake Como Worth the Hype??

[@maddiek1980]

I went to Lake Como in 2006 and 2018 and I still think of it often. Hoping to visit again in 2025. Missing Europe, from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@tamastabi3182]

I am Hungarian, on a vacation at lake Como and watching you guys right now 😊

[@blueyedgreatone]

I was in Varenna & Bellagio in 2002 and that trip remains to be my favorite trip of all-time. My friends, family and guests of my cousin's wedding stayed in Villa Cipressi. The wedding was held on the grounds of the villa as well. What a magical time that was.

[@CharlotteFerrariBreton]

My Parents have a place there, in Bellagio. It is definitely worth it.

[@LindaBabby]

1988, itcwas fantastic. Loved ALL of italy, but most especially, Venice

[@sanebooks]

I was born and grew up on Lake Como. Moved to the US at 24. This was such a beautiful video.

[@paolopoli2922]

Credo che non puoi aver visitato Varenna senza esser salito al castello di Vezio, è troppo bello e carico di storia per ignorarlo. Altre due perle del lago, oltre a Bellagio e gli altri posti famosi (come Menaggio, Cernobbio ecc) sono Nesso, con i suoi portici sul lago e l'arrivo meraviglioso, e Corenno Plinio, pochi km sopra Varenna, un piccolo borgo medioevale arroccato sul lago. Poi tantissimi altri posti meritano, Mandello e la Guzzi, Moltrasio, le spiagge di Domaso, la chiesa di San Fedelino sopra Sorico, Bellano con l'altro orrido, la vicina val d'Intelvi che è un vero capolavoro artistico e naturalistico. Basti pensare che lo stile romanico è nato lì, i famosi "magistri comacini" che hanno costruito cattedrali in tutta Europa sono originari della val d'Intelvi, merita anche il museo del contrabbando e il terrazzo d'italiano. Ci sono capolavori sul lago forse migliori dei più famosi Varenna/Bellagio. Anzi, questa notorietà lì sta un pochino rovinando

[@ef5842]

From comediens to tour guides, to food critics, you are my favorite couple.

[@HansDelbruck53]

comedians

[@juliarichmond5904]

What a treat! I can’t think of a more beautiful place than Como.

[@hopecolegio2662]

I have never been to Italy, I have wanted to and watching your videos are making me want to go even more. Thank you for taking us along with you. It seems so peaceful and relaxing. Italy has so many beautiful views. Oh I’m in love!

[@EmanuelaCherubini]

Da italiana, ti auguro di venirci . Siamo il Paese più bello del mondo. Sicuramente non ti deluderà .Ti aspettiamo !

[@garyny4073]

​@@EmanuelaCherubiniyou're such a user 👤 , why ?

[@dannyesse3043]

@@EmanuelaCherubini un po’ arrogante no? Lasciamolo dire agli altri se è il paese più bello.

[@ingridnh1]

This vlog bought back so many memories for me! I was just in Lake Como in May and we stayed in Griante/Cadennabia right across the lake from Bellagio. Loved it there and for sure Varenna was our favorite over Bellagio! ❤

[@mauriziovenini4777]

Thank you Jessi and Alessio for staying in my airbnb in Lierna

[@garyny4073]

How much to stay there ?

[@paolopoli2922]

Avevo capito che era Lierna dalla stazione.... 😅

[@dinawhite5175]

I loved bellagio lots of hills to walk but such a beautiful place thanks for showing us this

[@manikata2009]

So beautiful, and hope we get another opportunity to visit Italy again. We fell in love ❤. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey with us

[@BobbyB3rd]

My favorite place in the world that I have yet to visit ❤

[@enricobellini8847]

Prepare yourself for a big disappointment if you will go there

[@BobbyB3rd]

@enricobellini8847 why?

[@BobbyB3rd]

@enricobellini8847 when I see it I'll be a resident..

[@enricobellini8847]

​@@BobbyB3rd believe me Garda lake is 10000000 times better (maybe I am biased) I am forced to go there every week and I hate it

[@ladyp5511]

We will be there in 2 weeks! Great timing! So excited! Thanks for sharing.

[@enricobellini8847]

I'm sorry

[@samantha1877]

You two compliment each other ❤

[@TolyTheTolerBear]

*complement

[@SharonCee521]

Oh I LOVE Varenna… we were there at Christmas time and it was magical… loved the quiet and peace of wintertime… ❤

[@ShellyWilson-ro6pr]

Thank you for sharing sweet Varenna. My son got married at Villa Cipressi. I love Lake Como, and I want to go back.

[@keagleeagle821]

Thank you for showing us Lake Como. I want everything Jessie want. Italian Villa with all the glory.

[@claudiacecchinato4586]

😅👍

[@luisarosendahl6697]

I Just went to Milan and from there I went to Lake Como, I stayed in Tremezzo, visited Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Venice and Lugano!! I had the most wonderful time! The culture: people, language, food... is wonderful, transportation is really easy to go from one place to another. I really suggest Lake Como is so Beautiful!!

[@marilyndoering2501]

Beautiful photography and you both look relaxed and happy! I hadn’t realized these towns were so easily accessible by train, so next trip, I’ll add this to my itinerary! Thank you for taking us along!

[@shetaz905]

Oh my! I was in Varenna and Bellagio in 1994. I loved it so much, but it was much quieter back then. I really need to get back! And yes, Varenna has my heart.

[@regizar]

Watching this video, now I'm longing to go back to Italy. In the meantime, I'm learning how to speak Italian. Thanks for all your videos. You guys are awesome!

[@christianloda8916]

Thanks for the preference. I am born in Varenna although I have lived abroad for many years. You just passed in front of my house. The gardens were in fact those of Villa Monastero.

[@kerrihowell7276]

Hello 😊 Love Como town itself, Bellagio was very touristy but had great panini! Cernobbio has a really lovely food market once a week! But not a lot to do there... peaceful. Thank you for lovely memories 😊

[@loripenzato5247]

I love how you two wander the less crowded streets of each town!! Varenna looks so beautiful!!! We are going to Florence and Rome in October for the first time!! We love to walk around and just explore little quaint shops and restaurants!!!

[@maryeliason1504]

I've been to Como & it's wonderful. Thank you.

[@joycupollilo2605]

How beautiful thank you for sharing with us . I can not hardly wait to see more you bring

[@palmergary]

Beautiful! My wife, Debra, and I lived in Torino ( Crochetta) and on Lago Maggiore, in Belgirate (near Stresa) for 5 years. We are in love with the area and the views are absolutely astounding. We wish you two all the best in your journey and your life. Boca al Lupo!!

[@claudiaclaudia8599]

Jessi,I know your channel isn’t about beauty,but I’d highly appreciate it if you could include in one of your future videos a hair/makeup tutorial.Your hair is so long and was wondering how exactly you curl it.And your natural makeup is amazing too.

[@zenaidasias2266]

ragazzi siete i migliori! vi meritate il mondo 🩵amo guardare il tuo post mantenendo nelle mie preghiere! Grazie per condividere i tuoi bei ricordi 🥰🥰

[@pamdepoy9217]

We stayed in varenna 7 years ago, loved it. Ate at Albergo Ristorante del Sole twice-the pesto pasta was amazing! Bellano was a cute town we explored a bit as well. We also took the ferry to Bellagio and Menaggio..nice shops in Menaggio too.

[@dianepeluso8269]

Your Italy vlogs are my favorite ❤❤❤

[@ThePasinis]

Glad you like them!

[@marcocarlson1693]

Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, Lake Maggiore, etc., etc. These lakes, and I love lakes, are with the surroundings the most beautiful natural places I have ever seen. Lake Como draws close to 2 million visitors a year. I personally think it's more, but that's the 'official'. Lake Garda draws an astounding 25+ Million visitors a year. 'Visitor' in this case doesn't just mean you went there, but stayed overnight at least one day. Of course most stay much longer. That's 25 million tourists at just 'one lake' in Italy every year, and it's increasing. That's really Amazing. I totally get why.

[@EmanuelaCherubini]

Sono tutti bellissimi ma il Garda è il migliore !!! È stato decretato il lago più bello del mondo !!!

[@marcocarlson1693]

@@EmanuelaCherubini Certamente non posso essere in disaccordo, e quella con il maggior numero di turisti. Sono tutti posti bellissimi.

[@externalbiconsultant2054]

I have been visiting lake como every year in middle october for almost 10 years now. Its worth everything. Of course for us who are from Switzerland, visiting como is near and also affordable.

[@22kelseydillabaugh]

I loved Lake Como! It’s my favorite place in Italy so far taking in consideration I have only been to Milano, Lake Como, Bellagio, and Palermo. I think the port on the side of Palermo is so cool as well. When I went I got an awesome view of the mountains with the children below playing football. I am moving to Italy next week so I hope to see much much more 🥰

[@EmanuelaCherubini]

Non si capisce cosa c 'entra Palermo con il lago di Como !!! Palermo è il capoluogo della Sicilia.

[@createinspain]

Love Lake Como. Used to go camping on the very edge of the lake on a tiny camp site. Our son proposed to his wife there.

[@zia_katzen]

Such a beautiful place.. Gratzi for sharing your videos. 🥰❤️

[@surlespasdondine]

It's very lovely in Spring and pretty quiet.

[@cherylguthrie9226]

Lake Como is absolutely beautiful. I only went to Como town (my favorite) & Bellagio, but when I go again one day I would love to visit Varenna, Menaggio & Cenobio. Wherever you go in Lake come, you won't be disappointed - it's sooooo pretty! ENJOY 💕💕

[@meganmarie35]

My favorite Italian area! Lake Como😍 I would move in a heartbeat. We stayed in Bellagio (October so not as busy, but the weather was gorgeous). Best pasta of my life at Bistrot Antichi Sapori❤️🤍💚

[@lydiapicano8806]

Beautiful, wish I could go there. Buon divertimento! ❤

[@noushintehrani190]

Hi Jessi and Alessio, I love your authentic, heart warming videos. Could you please a video about how to travel in Italy, for example what is a train line App, could you please go over it an teach us on how to do that. Especially, this is helpful for first time travelers. Thank you

[@davidowsky_23]

Can't believe, i was there last Thursday. Would have been amazing to meet you

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Love love love this video! What a beautiful area!!! I hope to go there someday. Thanks for sharing!!! Enjoy your weekend! ❤❤❤

[@donnaonanadventure6113]

I live in the Atlanta area and visited Lake Como several years ago, I dined at that same restaurant. It was excellent!

[@itsmetaran]

Mesmerizing!

[@lynnetteross995]

We spent 10 days staying in a hotel on the waterfront in Cadenabbia , then used boat and train services to visit the different villages up and down Lake Como. Of the two towns Vareena and Bellagio, we much preferred the town of Vareena to Bellagio . . . too many tourists, even though we too were tourists. We liked to try and find more out of the way towns, gardens, monasteries etc, to visit and spend our Euros.

[@HighlySensitiveintrovert]

This makes me want to live there. Absolutely gorgeous

[@erinhorvath4768]

I wanted more! I'm heading there in September and staying in Varenna, thanks for the tips.

[@donnanicholas7108]

Just discovered your videos.. was in Lake Como last year. Bring back a lot of memories.

[@Ccamero123]

Incredible!

[@Changelingheart]

I love that Italy and Greece and all their coastal towns embrace the pastel painted homes. So calming. 😊 *Is that a volcano across the water about halfway thru your walk?? It looks like it might be!! Seen very clearly at 8:29 into the video..

[@liliherndz5792]

Soo HAPPY 🥳 you both are out & about ENJOYING

[@pros1perify]

Thank you for this wonderful tour. I have never been to Italy, but Lake Como is beautiful. I love water and mountains.

[@sherlynnluna2212]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. ❤️🥰

[@raquelramirezbarrantes2019]

Ragazzi dovete andare a Cavaturacciolo, a Bellagio… i migliori vini! E poi un pranzo alla Madonnina è d’obbligo! Ci ho vissuto per più di vent’anni e ora che sono oltreoceano so che il mio cuore è rimasto in parte là! Tante belle cose a entrambi!

[@ThePasinis]

la prossima volta andremo sicuramente

[@eudairpalman6682]

Hi guys you guys look great big hugs from Orlando FL Eudair

[@AnetteLucas]

You wanna grow vines in Nashville? We are in central Texas and the vines that grow like crazy around here are called Morning Glory. We did not plant them and we have them all over our backyard and fence …

[@brunobandiera2062]

My Nonno was from that area, Castiglione di Vall'Intelvi, in the hills above the lake, so I've been there and to Como, but never did the trip around the shore. I'll add to my bucket list. Great videos you are posting, thank you !

[@Bear_the_shepherd]

Lots of love to you both, I hope the both of you are well. God bless, take care x

[@skyemoz6559]

I loved visiting Varenna. My favorite town

[@nancyconca9892]

Thank you for posting this lovely video 👏🏻 You are one of my favorite couples on Facebook 🥰 Lake Como is truly a gorgeous area in Italy and I am glad that you had a great visit there 🤩🎶 Hope you are both doing well following your sad video🙏💚💚 Safe travels 🧳🌼🌸👍

[@sonjeckasonjecka3813]

Great video! I’ve visited lake Como in 2022. We stayed in Como and did trips to Brunate, Bellagio and Varenna. My favorite was definitely Verenna. Would love to visit it again, such a charming and picturesque place ⚓️🧜🏻‍♀️✨💙

[@serendipitylife15]

We stayed in Bellagio three streets over from the famous view. It was def more touristy and the restaurants could be a challenge without a reservation. We did not have car and it would have been helpful (we found a great restaurant a town over and no cab service to get there) It was beautiful in the early morning to walk around before ferries came in but I would stay somewhere else next time. Probably in the main town of Lake Como, Varenna, Argegno, Lenno, or Tremezzo next time. Food prices were much less in Argegno and Lenno.

[@velvetjones1856]

I travelled to Italy frequently about 15 years ago. Out office was just across the border in Switzerland and I stayed in Como for most visits. I founds few people in the small restaurants spoke English. Eating dinner on my own was often a challenge as to what i'd get.

[@mswetra2610]

Thanks so much for sharing your lovely trip. Always enjoy both of you. ❤

[@ThePasinis]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lisabarton9502]

We are headed your way at the end of August. We are staying for 3 1/2 weeks. Going to Monza & spreading my Dad along the way…. See you soon

[@godscountryhomestead1177]

Absolutely love your dress!!!❤❤

[@alicialinder7547]

🫣🫠Sorry again for interrupting your filming!!! Wish we had learned of all these great insights before we went! It was great to meet you both & still praying for blessings!!

[@miranda23ize]

Lake Como is deff worth the hype. I went last year for my cousin’s wedding at Villa Cipressi and then I got engaged at Villa Monastero. It is drop dead gorgeous there, especially in the summer.

[@marymcdermott3700]

Definitely a beautiful place

[@thepamperedpetfarmette7221]

Love Your Channel! Need More Videos just about trying New Foods! I’ve had Pancreatic Cancer and I eat through other people. Sounds weird, I know. lol but that’s how I have to do it. I can’t eat very much anymore but it brings me Joy to see you guys actually getting to Enjoy Food! Wishing You Good Luck on Trying For Your New Family. I know it’s hard. My husband and I tried for 10 years and finally kinda gave up. My doctor at the time told me to gain a little weight and be on time about a week or two before my period (if you know what I mean )and bam I was pregnant! Your situation sounds a lot more complicated than mine. But my doctor always said sometimes the Simple Things can fix a difficult situation. I really wish you two the Best of Luck! Keep making you Food Videos! I love them!

[@minnesotamiki]

Nice video! We visited Lake Como from Milan… easy by train. We liked Varenna and chose charming Menaggio to visit (much less crowded than the ferry to Bellagio)!❤👌🏽

[@ellenbalgley9985]

❤love it amazing gorgeous unbelievable I wanna move there ❤😮 !!!

[@passionatelifeproject]

I love Lake Como, I stayed 5 days there in Menaggio in an Airbnb in May last year, right where the original castle once stood. I enjoyed every moment of my time there. I'd love to go back one day. I found Bellagio a tad overrated though (and sooo expensive), the other towns were amazing.

[@jessienejdi5159]

I just came back and although I loved everything, I mean the towns and the nature sooooo much, I was really disappointed how tourist hyped it was. No local food and everything overpriced due to east European and American tourist, who think that this is the real Italy, while they are all getting conned due to their own lack of education on the culture

[@passionatelifeproject]

@@jessienejdi5159 I've generally found to keep away from the tourist traps and head into the laneways for authentic restaurants. I found some amazing places (with authentic Italian food) this way.

[@steggall75]

@@passionatelifeprojectdefinitely.

[@RolandComerSee]

An excellent video, good job 👍

[@kerryascione377]

I think our paths have almost passed recently! My American family of four from New Jersey, stayed in Varenna from July 10 - 13th. We ate at the same restaurant in Varenna! We also visited Bellagio a few times. I really wish we would have bumped into you; I would have been so excited to meet you both! If you visit the New York area anytime, we’d love to show you around the NJ Shore Area!

[@girlfromnowhere4030]

I'd love to visit Bellagio and Varenna in Lake Como someday... And now I'm craving gelato

[@margheritamargherita2495]

Sono stata sul lago di Como tante volte, mio padre è cresciuto lì, ma il lago più bello rimane quello di Garda, la zona nord. Cerco spesso di tornare a Riva del Garda dove vivono i miei nonni. Secondo me è una zona impareggiabile.. laghi splendidi e balneabili, le ciclabili più belle d'Europa , bellezze naturali, le Alpi, le malghe, città vivibilissime, dove tutto è facilmente raggiungibile in bici o a piedi, ben tenute, la cucina trentina con canederli, polenta, funghi, carne salada ,goulash.. ve lo consiglio!

[@irenebrambilla8087]

ho la fortuna di abitare vicina al lago di Como e per me resta un posto magico, con un'atmosfera di inizio 1900 romantica e immutabile. Penso che l'hype che si è creata sul lago di Como sia meritata, perchè ogni paesino è una gemma.

[@patriciatoisuta766]

Varena is our fav. Though many tourists, we are tourists too

[@nellopics56]

Of course I prefer Varenna, I had the privilege of having met a friend who owned an art gallery on the lake shore who hosted me in her family home, an old fisherman's house that had direct access to the lake despite being in the heart of the town. Unfortunately a lot of time has passed and now everything will be more tourist-friendly, but I see that the magic has not passed.

[@BeeCJ]

Oh wow beautiful!!!

[@r17l]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this with us ❤

[@ThePasinis]

Thanks for watching!

[@ktkat-bc7xf]

I love love love that dress! Did you make it? Xo. Ps. Just watched the IVF fail video. I'm so sorry. I cried when Jesse did. ❤

[@behaooy66]

I love your dress Jessi

[@eisentzgruppe]

Born and raised there: Varenna > Bellagio Lecco > Como If you want to visit Lake Como, book a hotel/B&B on the eastern branch (Varenna and Lecco - where Jessi and Alessio stayed): it’s cheaper, less crowded/touristy and it’s easy to roam around.

[@silmuffin86]

@@eisentzgruppe yes please, take some crowds and traffic away from our side of the lake 😅

[@eisentzgruppe]

@@silmuffin86 my friends in Como are exhausted 🫠

[@garyny4073]

Are u a mobster

[@R-abl]

How much time would I need to spend there to enjoy the entire lake and towns? Beautiful video. Thank you 🙏

[@moshfeghhamedani]

I was hoping I could do a super thank you by donating to your channel but the option is not enabled. You two are wonderful! I can’t stand most food and travel bloggers doing porn on KZbin but you’re very loving, natural and pleasing to watch. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@bugsyboy5323]

Non c'è niente come la dolce vita in Italia. Spero che un giorno avrò la possibilità di viverla. By the way I’m born and raised in Toronto and my family is from Lucca Tuscany. Beautiful city!!!!

[@sadhana42100]

Beautiful! Isnt the Villla Cipressi view point accessible then? Or is it closed only during peak season?

[@patriciajames6740]

I love watching your videos, all of them. As husband and wife, you demonstrate enormous love and respect for each other which is wonderful to witness! God Bless you both!

[@pjlarson1716]

Minus the villages, Lake Chelan in Washington is more pretty and dramatic.

[@dia5935]

I am living near menaggio, you should see this city too.

[@stephaniemajeski6857]

But Daddy, I want an Umpa Lumpa! 😂😂😂. I love your videos!!!

[@AVILLAGEGIRLLL]

Amazing 😊

[@silmuffin86]

I'm from lake Como, but on the other "branch" of the lake. Please do not come, overtourism is destroying us 😔 Narrow roads with people who are not used to it and stop every time a car comes from the other direction make traffic even more horrendous than it would be due to tourists. You literally can't go anywhere without crowds anymore, public buses and public boats for example are so full it's hard to use them for commuting. No matter what time it is noise is a constant, and unfortunately because of how the mountains surround the lake it's like a natural amphitheater: you can hear people talking on the lake shore as if they were next to you in your house. Someone need to regulate this mess... I was born and raised here, I'm currently visiting my parents but I couldn't even afford to live near them now. When I was a kid no one knew where it was, now you'd need a mortgage even to buy a garage 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Ariom76]

Stavo per scrivere qualcosa di simile. Como non ha bisogno di altra pubblicità. Non riconosco più la mia città, non riesco più a viverla perché i turisti ce l'hanno rubata.

[@millmoormichael6630]

I was there 2 years back and you’re right, it’s beautiful but way too hot in August and over crowded. My wife was pregnant and we could’nt get a taxi 😬 The restaurants are a bit of a rip off

[@lucamastropietro543]

I Remember spending every Summer and winter in Esino Lario (above Varenna) for 20 years. It Is Just Crazy to see all these tourists. The Government has to regulate tourism. All this hype is just disgusting

[@Alessandro-nq3tm]

​@@Ariom76dimentichi che senza turismo nn ci sarebbero bar, ristoranti, hotel .... Gli americani spendono

[@alfa7561]

Only tourists or also Locals from the other side of the border? Its cheap for them to shop and to eat in como. And I think a lot of locals like beeing a frontaliere in Chiasso or somewhere else on the other side of the border. The issues of your parents are the downside of living so close to a wealthy country.

[@briang9581]

5:25 Best Picture Spot 6:19 Ristorante Borgovino Painting

[@kevinman5019]

Yes. I didn’t watch the video but knew the answer. But stay in Varenna. Then you have a view of the Alps across the Lake. Ciao

[@janene4855]

If you started in Milan, you passed right by my town....Desio. PS. Yep, I'm an American married to an Italian

[@lindalou7344]

Jessi…where did you get that beautiful blue and white dress? Can you please link it❤