Lake Como’s villages look impossibly expensive to visit — until you realize Milan is just an hour away by train. Here’s how to hit Bellagio’s gardens, Varenna’s lakefront villas, and everything in between in a single, well-timed day, without paying a cent for lakeside accommodation.
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Sometimes you just can’t decide what kind of trip you want. City exploring? Beach time? A bit of both, every single day? That’s exactly why I picked the French Riviera , it gives you both without having to choose. And if you’re like me and can’t sit still in one place for too long, having a ton of nearby spots to explore is a must.