Bigtree Travel

31/05/2026

Today’s Lake Como highlight was on the iconic steamboat, Concordia. With its vintage charm, polished woodwork and gentle paddle-wheel rhythm, it offered a glimpse into the golden age of travel.

29/05/2026

Today was a slower start with breakfast at the Airbnb — yogurts, fresh fruit and goodies we’d picked up from the little corner grocery shop nearby. We headed down to the ferry terminal expecting complete chaos, as social media had warned us that Lake Como in summer is unbearably busy. Well, we were pleasantly surprised.

We didn’t check ferry departure times, hadn’t booked tickets online, and simply strolled to the terminal and hopped straight onto the first ferry. It was all incredibly easy and stress-free.

We took the ferry across to the very famous Bellagio — often called the “Pearl of Lake Como” because of its beautiful waterfront setting, elegant villas, colourful lanes and spectacular views where the three branches of the lake meet. The ferry ride from Varenna to Bellagio takes only about 15 minutes and cost us €11 return.

Prices around Bellagio were fairly much what you’d expect for a popular tourist destination — toasted sandwiches around €7, pasta dishes €15, beers about €6, and limoncellos, Aperol spritzes or glasses of wine roughly €8 each.

After wandering through the little streets and soaking up the atmosphere, we once again boarded the ferry with no queues at all and headed back to Varenna, where we settled into our Airbnb for a quick afternoon nap before heading out into the village to find a small authentic Italian restaurant for dinner.

28/05/2026

We chose to stay in Varenna whilst at Lake Como. Its the most convenient with train access from Milan, easy ferry connections to all the sights including hotspots like Bellagio. It is the perfect blend of picturesque charm and practical logistics. Quaint cobbled streets with waterfront restaurants and bars

27/05/2026

Out of Office… but fully in the moment 🇮🇹✨

For the next 2 weeks I’ll be exploring Italy with three incredible friends collecting experiences, laughter, stories, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Travel reminds us how important it is to pause, connect, discover new places, and appreciate the people we share the journey with. Some of the best memories are made simply by saying yes to an adventure with friends. ❤️

It’s about the moments, the people, the culture, and the memories you carry home forever.

I’ll be sharing our daily adventures along the way, so follow along for inspiration.

Life is short. Take the trip. Book the ticket. Travel with friends. Make the memories. ✈️🍋☀️

27/05/2026

23/05/2026

20/05/2026

Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar in October 2026 using its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

15/05/2026

Maldives ✈️👙🍸 where your biggest decision is beach villa or over water bungalow 🌊💙