by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Food, Wine
Getting close to the land is part and parcel of any introduction to the distinctive country ways of these mountains. At Homebase Abroad’s Villa San Lorenzo, this experience is magnified by the hospitality of your hosts– Stefano and Georgia. With them, you...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Cities & Towns, Seasons In Italy
If you missed the amazing display of camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons that blaze in the gardens of Lake Como during March and April (reason enough to come ahead of the crowds), come walk through a daydream of beauty in the Fall when you can enjoy the careful...
by Mara Solomon | Apr 25, 2015 | Helpful Hints, Italy Vacation Activities, Travel Advice
1. Let the Days Evolve. Have no more than one concept or destination per day. Reward lingering with ample time to enjoy a meal while watching the street scenes, watch an artisan work or contemplate a fresco in the cool serene of a neighborhood church. 2. Sera or...
