| CHIC Travels | Girls Trip to Italy | Lake Como

Al Fresco lunch, like all Europeans love to do, and so do I. This happened to be a perfect day to come to Lake Como via Milan. We came just for the day, even with a late start we were able to enjoy some of this amazing lake side town.

Stunning Apartment Building behind the train station, I could so live at the very top penthouse with all those beautiful Roman statues. 

I found the Grand Budapest Hotel in Lake Como, I mean, don't you think it looks so much like it? it's either a private villa or a hotel (sigh).

Elli Stam, my Greek girl, fellow blogger and travel partner looking stunning.

Life in Lake Como seems to be a slow and relaxed paced one, most of the time, you find people either sitting at street side cafes or strolling around the boardwalk admiring all the beauty around them.

The scenery in Lake Como is gorgeous and extremely peaceful. Perfect for a short romantic getaway, as you do not need so much time here, unless your looking for an extended retreat, in that case, this place is the one.

I had to snap this adorable and extremely stylish couple who know how to do a day out, just right. Plus he reminds me of an Italian boss/my uncle.

The best part about Italy, I think, are the many old structures that ignite daydreams of the past.

I guess you can say I have a thing for elderly couples, more so when you find them enjoying each other's company. I also, love the depth of this picture.

Sweet life for this little duck or bird, he knows what he is doing.

I can so do this life of sitting around, reading, eating, and maybe some wine or a romantic picnic with a hot date, in my case my hot husband.

We did some strolling of our own, my travel partners looking so chic.

Oh you know, saluting my wine, isn't that what everyone does? especially when it's Italian wine.

Admiring all that my little eyes can see.

And I was happy to capture this gracious glacier of the Grigna mountains, I have a think for glaciers ever since I witnessed them up close and personal in my travels to Chile and Argentina a couple of years ago.

Again, thank you for stopping by to see my travels, hope you enjoyed my #travelphotography of Lake Como. Up next is the final recap of a Girls Trip to Italy, Milan.

| CHIC Travels | Girls Trip to Italy | Venice

The streets of Venice are filled with interesting details that it becomes almost impossible to resist to capture each and everyone you encounter. They each hold a story of their many occupants throughout time, you see it in every nook, crack and paint on top of paint that so beautifully wears against each structure.

The street we got to see every morning, which was where our hotel was so quaintly situated on. 

I don't know if I ever shared with you guys my obsession with doors, Venice is a door-obsessed people paradise, I saw some of the most beautiful doors I have ever seen in my life, some of which I wish I had for what will be my home some day. Certainly, I will be looking back at this for inspiration for when we purchase our first home.

It is also home to some of the most beautiful windows.

How can I not snap photos of what Italy is most famously known for- Pizza, along with some other well contenders.

Venice is famously known for its elaborate masks, which are used during the Carnival of Venice. A Christian celebration that ends of Lent, forty days before Easter, on Shrove Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday. 

You are going to see a few more of these beauties, because frankly I couldn't get enough of gondolas, they are just something out of fairy tails, don't you think?

The canal streets were equally as amazing, mostly due to the worn and torn look of the building that surround them.

You can't leave Venice without an alleyway photo, here is ours, my friend Gil and I looking pretty cool in this alley. 

| WEARING | On Ana: Boohoo Fedora Hat, Warehouse Leather Biker Jacket via Asos, Ecote Arc Canteen Crossbody Bag via Urban Outfitters (sold out), Joe's Jeans Coated Skinny Jeans, Zara Boots. On Gil: Pinko Coat, MCM Stark M Collection Studded Backpack, Hunter Rain Boots

Captured this couple enjoying some wine and most likely delicious pasta, they had a beautiful backdrop to enjoy as well.

Stay tuned for part II of Venice and as always thank you for reading and enjoying my posts!