Menaggio and Varenna: The Best of Lake Como, Italy 🇮🇹
Exploring Lake Como by Ferry and Car
In this video, the speaker explores Lake Como in Italy by ferry and car. They visit Varenna and Menaggio, explore villas and Gucci's old mansion, and enjoy Italian food.
Taking the Ferry to Varenna
- The speaker greets viewers from Italy.
- They introduce their companion Mabibti and show their Fiat 500.
- The speaker explains how they will take the ferry to Varenna with their car.
- They board the ferry after getting a ticket for 15.50 euros.
Exploring Varenna and Menaggio
- The speaker jokes about trying to magically produce tickets with a snap of their fingers.
- They arrive at Varenna, which is best for sunset photos.
- The speaker explains that Menaggio is better for sunrise or midday photos due to the sun's position.
- They arrive back at Menaggio after taking the ferry again.
- The speaker plans to visit villas and Gucci's old mansion in Menaggio instead of spending time in town center.
Enjoying Italian Food
- The speaker mentions needing an Italian lunch since it is already 1 p.m.
- Their companion is responsible for finding a place to eat.
Arrival in Menaggio
The speaker arrives at their first restaurant of the day and shares a tip on how to find cheap flights. They also talk about parking difficulties in Menaggio during summer.
Breakfast with a View
- The speaker shares a free ebook on how to save money on flights.
- Parking can be difficult to find during summer.
- The restaurant has a beautiful view by the seaside.
- The menu has great selection and prices are reasonable.
- They order pizza and drinks.
Pizza Time
- Pizza is the speaker's favorite food, they have not found a bad one in Italy yet.
- Prices for pizza range from 10 to 11 Euros per pizza with views like this.
- They order smoked cheese, mozzarella, and ham pizza.
- The pizza looks delicious and they could have split one since it has thick crust.
Enjoying the Pizza
- They enjoy their hot and delicious pizza by the seaside.
Trying Margarita Pizza
In this section, the speaker tries a Margarita pizza and describes its taste.
Trying Margarita Pizza
- The speaker tries a Margarita pizza and finds it very good.
- The pizza is hot, but the speaker is taking their time to eat it.
- The cheese on the pizza is smoked, which gives it a different flavor.
- The cheese on this pizza is lighter than other pizzas, making it chewy and gooey.
Comparing Different Styles of Pizza
In this section, the speaker compares two different styles of pizza.
Comparing Different Styles of Pizza
- The first Vlog had an ultra-thin crust pizza called Napoleon.
- This current pizza has a thicker crust that's similar to frozen pizzas in the U.S.
- Eating one whole pizza by oneself is quite filling due to its thickness.
Leaving Tato Restaurant
In this section, the speaker leaves Tato restaurant and shares the total cost of their meal.
Leaving Tato Restaurant
- Two pizzas and water cost 27 euros at Tato restaurant.
- There was also a 10% tax added to the bill.
- The group heads out from Tato restaurant to their next destination.
Driving Around Villa Carlotta
In this section, the group drives around Villa Carlotta and admires its beauty.
Driving Around Villa Carlotta
- Villa Carlotta has many museums that are worth visiting.
- One highlight is its garden which is outstandingly beautiful.
- There are cafes along with places to sit out in Villa Carlotta.
- The group admires the plants that are built into the side of the wall.
Heading to Gucci's Crib
In this section, the group heads towards Gucci's crib but ends up going in the wrong direction.
Heading to Gucci's Crib
- The group tries to head towards Gucci's crib.
- They end up going in the wrong direction and have to turn around.
- They admire other villas along their way.
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