• Italy 2026
    Making a small party whilst waiting for the ferry - the Italians were very impressed!
    Making a small party whilst waiting for the ferry - the Italians were very impressed!1The rare white peacockAperitivo on our terraceWe had to take all our supplies onto the island by ferry....and it was quite a lot!Steak night, cooked 'at home'Our lovely apartment had 3 levels and was beautifulStorm rolling in - the first rain they'd had in weeksThe magnificent palace gardens without all the other tourists!

    Isola Bella

    July 14 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    We have spent the last few days relaxing and exploring the beautiful Isola Bella (on Lake Maggiore) with our great friend Cyril.
    He drove all the way from Belgium (9 hours) to spend two days with us.
    Isola Bella is one of the 3 tiny islands that make up the Borromeo Trio - flooded with tourists through the day but then magically quiet as soon as the last ferry leaves at 6pm, when you have this entire island (and the magnificent palace gardens) all to yourselves.    Read more