Hello, next time you come here to Lake Como, come from Milano Centrale to Varenna, the central lake area Varenna-Menaggio-Bellagio is the most famous and popular. You can take a ferry ride around the lake and get off anywhere to explore... spring or autumn is best, summer very busy!

@davidbennetts616

2 ай бұрын

Did that a few years ago. Stayed a couple of nights there in Varenna, and used a day pass on the ferries. Such a beautiful place. The station was on the hillside, a little steep on the road back up, but not too difficult.

It takes me back to working in the travel industry, selling holidays from the 'lakes and mountains' brochures. Ingrams, Crystal etc...You brought the place to life! Beautiful!

@PlanesTrainsEverything

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the sky wasn't quite as blue as what appears in the brochures, but it's definitely the sort of place that forces you to slow down and relax.

Watching this from Lake Como ❤

If you're looking for smaller and less crowded Italian lakes, you might like to explore Lake Iseo and Lake Idro.

Went to Como from Milan, beautiful place. We went on the lake boat trip, in March, stayed on the open top deck when everyone was undercover. I'm Scottish I can cope, "it's not really that cold" - The cough I started off with progressed to pneumonia, off work for 2 months. 14 years later I still don't feel I've fully recovered. Would love to go again, but I wouldn't be so foolish next time.

I can smell oncoming snow and have been able to since I was a kid! I was pleased to see people eating outside whatever they were wearing.

Lake Como is stunning! It was recently voted the most beautiful lake in Europe, and lake Garda came in second place. High recommend visits to both of them.

Hi Scott. I always look forward to your videos. Probably my favourite you tuber, with your laid back and amusing comments. Keep them coming, please.

Lakes and mountains are my favourite holiday destinations! Throw in a train journey - even better! Lovely to see this video.

I am a big fan of Trieste and Bologna, but from your video, Como is up there. On the bucket list!

@valerianocuomo996

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Nooo

We love the Italian Swiss canton of Ticino on the otherside of the border with Locarno and Lugano. Both of which have great boat trips on lakes. If I remember correctly TILO is a joint Swiss / Italian company linking TIcino and LOmbardia hence the name. It is a regional service between Milano and Bellinzona.

I can also smell rain but I feel snow. 😄 A super day trip. Thank you.

Spent a few days in Milan in Sept two years ago before heading to Como (seriously warm during the daytime and spectacular thunderstorms at night) to celebrate our anniversary - the 5 days in and around Como were quite incredible (accommodation was over €1k per night for 5-star, but worth it given the occasion) it's a beautiful area and the people fabulous. I look forward to your return trip.

Reminds me of my youth, went on a bike tour of the Italian Lakes, Venice and then down to Bologna. Took the train from Victoria, disembarked at Como to start the bike tour.

Wow... Como my birthplace..... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I moved to Glasgow years ago... But still my place........ 😍👍

im flying there next week thank you so much

Thanks Scott, I'm off to Milan next month and this looks a nice day trip!

Long way from corrour! Great video,

Great timing. I'm flying out to Milan from Edinburgh on Saturday and lake Como will be a day trip soon after.

If you ever go back to Bergamo, you should think about getting a train to Brescia and visit the castle, its location is like Edinburgh castle, on a hill, and its a stunning place too, used to be an zoo at some point too, and if you feel even more adventurous, on the same trip take a train from Brescia to Lake Iseo, where you can get a small 10 min boat trip over to Monte Isola island, it rivals lake Como. A Plane, a train and a boat all in 1 day, perfect for you scott 😀

Lake Como, Garda, Maggiore, Iseo, etc. Marvelous!!

Nice one! thanks for sharing!

I went from Milan to Varenna on the RE8. Lovely views of lake como and the amazing grounds and gardens of Vila Monastero. Slightly longer train ride but the views along the way are magnificent

Fantastic value, and immaculate train. An amazing place italy

i was there august last year haha and took the same train from lake como to milan and yh lake como is huge and beautiful

last year i did the Bergamo thing (after steve marsh's video) and like you i did the lake Como trip too ( i took the other train to Lecco) it is stunning, and surprisingly easy to get to.

❤Italy. Thanks Scott.

I can recommend taking the boat from Como to either Menaggio or Bellagio and taking the bus back. Particularly the bus ride is one which you will not forget easily. And if you have time you can visit some of the small towns or villages en route. Some great local markets (there's a folder about these at the Como tourist centre).

I've been there but I don't remember it! About 25 years ago. Italy is so beautiful. I tried to learn the language as my daughter is half Italian but I don't remember any of that either! Enjoyable video Scott, thanks.

I'm glad you went to Lake Como too Scott I've heard it was lovely and it really is beautiful thanks for taking us along

Como looks such a lovely town to visit . I look forward to your return . I really enjoy your travel videos

Great video and great views

4:15 Scott, keep an eye out for the on platform car numbers. Right there over your shoulder 😉

I did this jounrney a few years back. Part of a special holiday. Bergamo - Milan- Lake Como- Milan - Venice. This video brings back special memories. Thankyou. 😊

Good video Scott.

love the videos mate

Well a nice tour of Como beautiful buildings and to see the lake thanks for the journey😊

Good video thanks 👍

I spent a couple of years in Milan some years ago and I visited Como regularly at weekends. Thanks for this trip down memory lane Scott!

Thank you!!! :) Your video is helping me plan my trip!!!

You gave us an 2nd video in a week, took us to an interesting place, involved trains and a grand train station. What else could we ask for.

Congratulations, you passed 60k.. thanks for the vid.

Awesome video. Thank you.

steve marsh surprise is like this is your life planes trains everything

Perfect timing, Scott! I'm actually in the midst of planning this very same trip!

Great video mate! I plan on taking a trip to Milan/Como very soon so I will follow your instructions!

I would choose either Lecco or Varenna instead of Como if travelling from Milan or Bergamo. Lecco is a town that has an amazing cable car into the Italian Alps. Varenna Esino station has great access to Lake Como and the ferries are frequent to Menaggio and Bellagio. To me this is the most beautiful bit of Lake Como. Also from Milan you can stay on the train to Tirano and then get the train into Switzerland on the Bernina Express. An amazing journey.

It is lovely there Como,😊

Looks a great area. I've never been to Lake Como (I've been to Lake Garda which was wonderful). Amazing that First class can be 1 Euro more....in UK that would be at least double most of the time. Gone from 50K subs to 60K in the blink of an eye!

Great Video Scott

Very amazing video well done and keep up the great work and I love listening to your videos as I am fully blind

‘Bad idea, he’s following his wife’. Wow ouch 😂

10 days I was in Como and weather was hot as sumner. Many people are there and wonderful.

Nice video - I did it with Trenord each way. Highly recommended place to visit!

fantasic video

This was great Scott. A real trip down memory lane as I lived about 10 mins away from the Stazione Centrale when I lived in Milan and we would often catch the train to Como. I also remember taking my parents when they were over for a holiday from the UK as they adored it. Try to come back in May or September. It's way too busy and hot in the summer.

A SCOTT, HELPING THE IRISH OUT 🤔, LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@leonb2637

2 ай бұрын

The Scots and Irish have something in common, a strong dislike of the UK, but at least one of them told the Crown to go bugger off.

Awesome videos

Lake como beautiful spent a week there excellent.

Great video, we did the same trip the Tuesday after Easter, weather was beautiful, but “platform roulette” is what we experienced too on the way back to Milan!!!

What a beautiful building in Milan 1:54 . 🩶

2 videos in one week ❤❤❤

Love you channel Scott. Very entertaining and fun. Would love to go to Italy someday.

The only downside of Como San Giovanni is that is much farther from the lakeside than Como Lago station which is served by trains from Cadorna station in Milan. As for the funicular I did take it up to Brunate a few times and believe me it is a lovely spot and food is better than in Como

Looks absolutely beautiful, can see why so many celebs buy a home in the area. Your ability to smell rain is because you can smell petirchor, I can smell it too.

In Northern Italy the Tennants they serve is Tennants super (yes, that one) in 1/2 pints, it is deemed as a dark beer there and very popular especially in Milan in the suburbs.

@jmgrahit26

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I've heard that it's Italy's trendiest "premium beer"

@liveunpluggedartistsagency6542

Ай бұрын

@@jmgrahit26 Probably wise to stick with a small 1/2 glass along with food as I am sure it is about 7.5% abv...

@jmgrahit26

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@@liveunpluggedartistsagency6542 lots of young Italians don't, though

Just got back from Bergamo and Varenna , fantastic places.

I’ve really enjoyed this one Scott (not that I don’t enjoy em all) 😁What a lovely trip to make and how magnificent was Como!!Thanks for keeping us laughing too ‘I think I’ll follow that man’… hilarious 😂sending best wishes Clive

Beautiful Como! If you ever come back...Brunatte, through the funicular is really worth it, plenty of places to walk and find breathtaking views of the lake, is a half day ride, and if you like to navigate the lake, I suggest stops at Bellagio and Varenna, this navigation takes you the whole day, but is really worth it too.

Did the same train journey a few years ago lovely place

Did the same trip in March, Como is absolutely stunning! For the next time I highly recommend taking the fast service boat to Bellagio!! ;) For me, it'll be staying on the train till Lugano the next time :)) and paying for the 1st class.. the Trenord back to Milan was absolutely packed, barely any standing room. I also had the luxury of traveling with a group of local scouts on top of me constantly stepping on my feet - what could possibly go wrong lol

I'm a newbee to your channel Scott.. both you and Steve marsh ....brilliant...enjoyed this video..lake garda is beautiful in May time so I'm sure como is also..👍

Went to Milan in November, I was roasting walking around eating ice cream 😂 everyone else had massive jackets on, I'm definitely a highland lass lol

About that Tilo/Trenord confusion: TiLo is the operator of regional trains in Ticino and between Ticino and Lombardy, and is a joint venture between Trenord and SBB. The TiLo RE80 between Milano Centrale and Locarno is the fastest train between Milan and Como (even slightly faster than the EC) and is a perfectly normal regional train, also when it comes to tickets. Trains to Como Lago are a bit slower, just like the S11 from Garibaldi, but are super convenient to/from central Milan, as Milano Cadorna is located just next to the Sforza Castle. Anyway, to fully appreciate the beauty of the lake you better take the RE to Sondrio/Tirano and get off at Varenna (just 1h from Milan) and eventually get a ferry to Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo, etc.

Been there a few times, for some reason I’ve found Scottish beers in a lot of bars in Northern Italy, even in remote non touristy villages. I’ve only ever been in the winter time, each time it’s been cold, grey and wet, yet I loved it

Very easy I did the trip in 1970!

Right on time! Il Duce would have been proud

@FL-by9xz

2 ай бұрын

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@andrewyoung749

2 ай бұрын

@@FL-by9xz its a joke about train times in re 'say what you like about Mussolini but he made the trains run to time'...

@FL-by9xz

2 ай бұрын

@@andrewyoung749 I read it as a comment rather than a joke - I’ve had a number of people seriously state this ‘fact’ over the last couple of years. Sometimes I’ll explain, on other days I just give up. Finito Benito!

They like their Tennents SUPER in Italy!

@davidclark1545

2 ай бұрын

The drink of choice for the homeless.

@Dougsterxplor

2 ай бұрын

@@davidclark1545 sold as a LUX brand over there though!

Hi Scott, we did the same trip in September last year, however as it was a Sunday it was full of tourist and day trippers and we didnt get a Lake cruise. But a good stroll like you round the town and lakeside was done. Also concur the Milan Centrale is a stunning station and was worth the trip om its own

For some reason tennants seems to be a really popular beer in Italy

Beautiful!!! "Oh he's following his wife" 😂😂😂

Hi 👋 my friend its my second time watching you as I only been to North Italy along time ago and I also remember you doing a KZread video with Steve in Scotland

Thanks

Just Gorgeous (apart from MuckDonalds)! Living a hundred miles away, I was forever being asked directions in Melbourne in years past. Same thing happened in London, Oslo and Bergen..!

Well done Scot, i'm sure Lake Como would be a lot better in the summer, and i for one was 100% sure you were going to have pizza !! :)

Scott, the Tennent's you get in Italy is Tennent's Super, tht high ABV one. It's Italy's trendiest "premium" lager

Hello! Ha! I was there last Saturday, the weather was certainly much much nicer, and there were a considerable amount of people. You can indeed take the Trenord from Como Lago to Milano Cadorna (near Castello Sforzesco) that´s the way we did it, we actually went straight from the Airport (Malpensa) via Saronno. Lake Como is really beautiful! Bellaggio in particular.

Planes, trains, and motorcycles. The Moto Guzzi motorcycle factory is located on the shores of Lake Como. Making bikes for more than 100 years in the same factory. A beautiful part if Italy! I wish it were me!

Tennents? Those fancy foreign beers!!

The regional train is the most popular option, I took it early on a Saturday and it was jam packed with tourists.

I laughed when you said McDonalds was how you figured out you were close. 🤣

I went to Como, one of the first stops when I did American Music Abroad back in 2016. We mostly had lunch and stuff on the lake. 13:02 seems fairly familiar, I'll have to go back through my hard drives and try and potentially narrow where I had a pizza-and I scarfed that whole thing solo

Nice ,we go to Brindisi next

The Tennent's on the menu was likely Tennent's Super which the Italians have a strange fondness for.

The Moto Guzzi factory is the oldest continuously operating motorcycle builder in Europe. It is located at Madello del Lario on the shore of Lake Como. Might be interesting to take a tour if possible.

Fun fact for you Scott: Tennents Super is deemed a premium lager in Italy! Quite the contrast from Scotland

10:34 2.11 miles which is easily walkable

Hey, there are Trenord trains that also go to Centrale so that should not be the indicator. You should look at the train number. Also an easier route for you would be to go from Milan to Varenna (como station). It takes you to the middle of the lake and is easier to get to Bellagio. Enjoy!

You need to go.on the Snowdon mountain railway amazing train

Good video, did you take a look at the 1st class catering offering? I'm travelling from Milan to Genoa in a few weeks fron now, have booked 1st class, hoping for level boarding to save having to lift the suit cases too much ... was last in Mlian for the 2015 Expo and then I took a French train to Chambery (using the line that is currently closed by a landslide), when we got back to Milan my Mrs almost fell off the train because the steps were so high/steep.