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Walkin' Swan
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Registrace 28. 01. 2023
Hello everyone! A new video every week + shorts in-between!
Join along the ride between nature and civilization, on a journey to explore the beautiful views that the world has to offer!
(Well, ''the world'' might be a bit of an exaggeration for now, but maybe in the future? Who knows! :D
For the time being northern Italy and southern Switzerland should suffice. After all, there are many incredible sights to witness and picturesque towns and villages to explore!
The area between lake Como, lake Lugano, lake Maggiore and the alps is one of the most amazing in the whole world!)
Why a swan?
Define ''swan'' - verb, informal • british
To move about or go somewhere in a casual, irresponsible, or ostentatious way.
Example: "Swanning around Europe nowadays are we?"
Join along the ride between nature and civilization, on a journey to explore the beautiful views that the world has to offer!
(Well, ''the world'' might be a bit of an exaggeration for now, but maybe in the future? Who knows! :D
For the time being northern Italy and southern Switzerland should suffice. After all, there are many incredible sights to witness and picturesque towns and villages to explore!
The area between lake Como, lake Lugano, lake Maggiore and the alps is one of the most amazing in the whole world!)
Why a swan?
Define ''swan'' - verb, informal • british
To move about or go somewhere in a casual, irresponsible, or ostentatious way.
Example: "Swanning around Europe nowadays are we?"
The Longest Ferry Ride of Lake Como | Part 3: The Big Three
In this video we'll be going on a a ferry ride on Lake Como, in northern Italy.
This isn't just any ride though, but the longest one that you can possibly experience on the lake!
It clocks in at 4 hours and 36 minutes (at least when this video was recorded, it might be slightly longer or shorter depending on the stops along the way) and has a total lenght of about 70 km (43 miles or so).
You can take this ride both ways, but this is how it looks while heading north. :)
We'll depart from the city of Como, at the bottom of the western branch of the lake, and arrive in Colico, a town located almost at the very top!
Since it's quite a long voyage, it's going to be split into 4 different videos, as it follows:
- Part 1 (czcams.com/video/01In0ilXGxU/video.html) is from Como to Nesso, the so called 'first basin' of the lake;
- Part 2 (czcams.com/video/8uHan4GbfCk/video.html) will be from Nesso to Tremezzo, crossing through the 'oil basin' and its lush Mediterranean vegetation;
- Part 3 (this one) is going to be from Tremezzo to Dervio, while visiting the so called ''big 3'' locations of Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio;
- Finally part 4 will be from Dervio to Colico, a peaceful and windy ride exploring the far north of the lake!
Time to talk a bit about this third section. ^.^
We have finally gotten to the center of the lake, where the most renowned destinations of Lake Como are located!
They are the so called 'big three': Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna. They are by far the most visited and are almost always bustling with tourists.
Each of them is built on a different shore, which gives a unique perspective in terms of scenery.
Menaggio is on the western shore, Varenna on the eastern and Bellagio on the inner tip where the lake splits into two branches.
They all are very picturesque places, full of colorful buildings, old alleys and staircases, amazing views and historic sights. They can be pretty hectic at times though!
Once past Varenna we'll keep heading north, entering the northern end of Lake Como.
This area has a very different vibe to it, so much so that it might seem like an entirely different lake!
Most of the glamour, villas and gardens are left behind us, leaving their place to old fishing villages, camping grounds and a lot of 'wild' nature.
It's a combination of imposing mountains, taller than ever before, and of small plains, slotted in between the lake and the steep slopes. More of this next time though, when we will see our journey come to an end!
What are we waiting for? Let's check it out!
P.s.: while this might be the longest ferry ride of the lake, the ferry won't actually stop at every dock along the way.
For example in part 3 we sailed past the hamlet of San Giovanni without stopping there. That's because it's a smaller dock that is reached by few boats each day.
In the past there was also a stop in another small hamlet called Acquaseria, but that one has been closed quite some time ago. :(
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Bellagio
03:58 To Menaggio
07:00 Menaggio
08:33 To Varenna
11:31 Varenna
13:49 Heading north
15:12 Acquaseria
15:31 Still going north
16:12 Bellano
17:50 Multiple hamlets seen from afar
18:17 Rezzonico
19:04 Even more heading north
19:40 Dervio
20:42 Ending
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Intro song: ''Good Times - Patrick Patrikios'' from the CZcams audio library.
Camera sound effect: credit to irinairinafomicheva on pixabay.
What was used to record this video?
I used my smartphone (a Samsung Galaxy s20fe) and a smartphone stabilizer (a DJI Osmo Mobile 6).
If you want to contact me for business related matters please do it at the following email: walkin.swan.business@gmail.com
This video nor any part of it may not be used without written permission (via business email) from @WalkinSwan .
#traveldiaries #ferryride #lakecomo
This isn't just any ride though, but the longest one that you can possibly experience on the lake!
It clocks in at 4 hours and 36 minutes (at least when this video was recorded, it might be slightly longer or shorter depending on the stops along the way) and has a total lenght of about 70 km (43 miles or so).
You can take this ride both ways, but this is how it looks while heading north. :)
We'll depart from the city of Como, at the bottom of the western branch of the lake, and arrive in Colico, a town located almost at the very top!
Since it's quite a long voyage, it's going to be split into 4 different videos, as it follows:
- Part 1 (czcams.com/video/01In0ilXGxU/video.html) is from Como to Nesso, the so called 'first basin' of the lake;
- Part 2 (czcams.com/video/8uHan4GbfCk/video.html) will be from Nesso to Tremezzo, crossing through the 'oil basin' and its lush Mediterranean vegetation;
- Part 3 (this one) is going to be from Tremezzo to Dervio, while visiting the so called ''big 3'' locations of Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio;
- Finally part 4 will be from Dervio to Colico, a peaceful and windy ride exploring the far north of the lake!
Time to talk a bit about this third section. ^.^
We have finally gotten to the center of the lake, where the most renowned destinations of Lake Como are located!
They are the so called 'big three': Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna. They are by far the most visited and are almost always bustling with tourists.
Each of them is built on a different shore, which gives a unique perspective in terms of scenery.
Menaggio is on the western shore, Varenna on the eastern and Bellagio on the inner tip where the lake splits into two branches.
They all are very picturesque places, full of colorful buildings, old alleys and staircases, amazing views and historic sights. They can be pretty hectic at times though!
Once past Varenna we'll keep heading north, entering the northern end of Lake Como.
This area has a very different vibe to it, so much so that it might seem like an entirely different lake!
Most of the glamour, villas and gardens are left behind us, leaving their place to old fishing villages, camping grounds and a lot of 'wild' nature.
It's a combination of imposing mountains, taller than ever before, and of small plains, slotted in between the lake and the steep slopes. More of this next time though, when we will see our journey come to an end!
What are we waiting for? Let's check it out!
P.s.: while this might be the longest ferry ride of the lake, the ferry won't actually stop at every dock along the way.
For example in part 3 we sailed past the hamlet of San Giovanni without stopping there. That's because it's a smaller dock that is reached by few boats each day.
In the past there was also a stop in another small hamlet called Acquaseria, but that one has been closed quite some time ago. :(
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Bellagio
03:58 To Menaggio
07:00 Menaggio
08:33 To Varenna
11:31 Varenna
13:49 Heading north
15:12 Acquaseria
15:31 Still going north
16:12 Bellano
17:50 Multiple hamlets seen from afar
18:17 Rezzonico
19:04 Even more heading north
19:40 Dervio
20:42 Ending
As a new channel your likes, comments and subscriptions are really, really important. If you enjoyed the video and want to see more please consider subscribing. (っ∩_∩)っ
Have a nice day! :)
Follow me on social media!
Instagram: Walkin.Swan
Intro song: ''Good Times - Patrick Patrikios'' from the CZcams audio library.
Camera sound effect: credit to irinairinafomicheva on pixabay.
What was used to record this video?
I used my smartphone (a Samsung Galaxy s20fe) and a smartphone stabilizer (a DJI Osmo Mobile 6).
If you want to contact me for business related matters please do it at the following email: walkin.swan.business@gmail.com
This video nor any part of it may not be used without written permission (via business email) from @WalkinSwan .
#traveldiaries #ferryride #lakecomo
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Tomorrow we will be heading to Argegno for a week and then cross the lake for another week in Nesso..we cannot wait! Thank you for another great insight to lake como and the surrounding area.
I hope you have a great time! 😄
It's time to continue our voyage along the tepid waters of Lake Como. ^.^ In this third part we'll finally reach the center of the lake, where the most renowned destinations are located. We'll then keep heading north, towards the end of this very long ferry ride! See you in part 4! :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on September 12th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Thanks for this walk! 👍
Very nice video ! I love it so much . Thank you for sharing . Happy Friday to you !
Very nice video ! I love it so much . Thank you for sharing . Happy Friday to you !
[ There is a missing word at 06:56 , sorry about that. :( ] Fun fact: what you see at 06:38 is the flag of Ticino, the local canton (the swiss equivalent of a state). Switzerland as a whole is a confederation composed of 26 member states, of which Ticino is the southernmost one. It lies almost entirely south of the alps and it's the only one where Italian is the sole official language. About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on September 5th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Thank you. This will definitely be on our list for our next trip to Lake Como and Lugano.
I'm glad you liked it! :) If you are in the area I highly suggest taking a look at the hamlets of Castello and San Mamete, which are both incredibly beautiful as well!
Is there anything more lovely than the buzzing of cicadas in the summer? I don't think so. :) P.s.: this video was recorded over the course of two different days, so you might notice some unusual changes in the weather! About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on August 29th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take every week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
I know I'm a year late but I just wanted to let you know that if you keep walking up past the flyover, you reach a huge waterfall in a wooded area. It seems you didn't make it that far sadly. Maybe next time, definitely worth the climb!
Thank you for the heads up! I completely missed it. :( This is one of my earlier videos, so I might redo it in the future. If/when that happens I'll make sure to plan it better :)
Lenno spell check made mistake
Used to live near there in a Village called Rogaro , great place i do miss it my next door neighbour she worked at the ferry terminal at Lenny .
Lenno and Tremezzo are really beautiful places! I haven't been to Rogaro yet, but I do plan to sometime in the future. I have seen a few pictures and it looks like a really picturesque hamlet! :)
This is part 2 of 4 of the longest ferry ride of Lake Como! I hope you enjoyed it so far. ^.^ Next time we'll see from up close the so called 'Big 3' of the lake: Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna! About the * at 02:18 -> the gondola lift has actually been closed since October 2022. As of August 2024 it seems to be about to finally reopen though! About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be -on August 9th- . There has been a schedule change! I'll take a bit of time off for summer vacation, so the next one will be on August 22nd. :) On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
These outstandingly handsome ,lofty trees bestow such a thrilling prettiness on the villa's gardens !!!
Unbelievably beautiful place, thanks for sharing!
It's a torrid summer morning. At a time like this there is nothing better than to go on a walk by the lakeside, enjoying the sound of the waves and maybe hoping for a slight breeze to cool you down a bit. :) A bench in the shade of a tree really does wonders sometimes! About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on August 2nd. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
omg sooo beautiful <3
We will try and visit this village when we visit next time..beautiful.
Fascinating place!
Summer is the season of many things, including festivals and fireworks! There are lots of them happening all around, so you are really spoilt for choice. :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on July 26th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
We will be heading to Nesso again this September..Cannot wait!
I hope you'll have a great time! :) September is a good time to visit the lake because the weather is usually still very summer-like, but less hot and already past peak tourist season. That means less traffic and more time to enjoy the scenery!
Get ready for a ferry ride. :) Not just any ride though, but the longest of Lake Como as whole! It clocks in at over 4 and a half hours, so sit back and enjoy the scenery as it unfolds in front of you. ^.^ (P.s.: this is part 1 of 4. This first section took about 1 hour to navigate. Tune in soon for more!) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on July 19th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Thank you <3
Thanks! We loved the spot and danced there :)❤ BREATHTAKING MISTY VIEW SALSA | HE TRATADO - VICTOR MANUELLE Salsa Romantica | MAMBO | Como Lake czcams.com/video/7vVBhyLgC4M/video.html
I'm very happy that you enjoyed it! 😄
This video is a bit shorter than usual, but don't let it fool you: this is an amazing spot! It just happens to be small and near the local road, making it a quick and easy walk. It's absolutely worth a visit if you are ever in the area! :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on July 12th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
in which month it is?
On the first weekend after the summer solstice. This year it was on June 22nd
@@WalkinSwan ty for info
So peaceful place, another great video. Visiting Cervia on September.
Love the lake a far cry from my home in Hawaii 😊
It can't be a proper summer without festivals and fireworks, right? :) This one takes place on the first weekend after the summer solstice, making it a great way to truly begin the season! [P.s.: the fireworks show had copyrighted music playing, so I had to change the audio. If you notice that it's a bit off at times, it's because of that. :( I hope you can still enjoy the video though! Rain aside, it was a really fun evening. ^.^ ] About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on July 6th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Podéis traducirlo en español?
That's not possible, I don't speak spanish :(
It's finally summertime! And what better way to start it off than by watching a beautiful sunrise. :) Look forward to 3 whole months of summery videos starting from today. Cheers! About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on June 29th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On Instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! --> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Spring will be coming to an end very soon, but there is still a little bit of time left. Let's go on one more walk to say a proper goodbye to it! Summertime is up next, and there will be a rather special video about it coming in the next few days! :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on June 22nd. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
People in Italy are scary, they seem to have some kind of aura going on on their heads. :>)
Sooooo beautiful, thanks for sharing!
I'm glad you liked it! 😄
@@WalkinSwan Interior artwork are stunning, hope you enter in next time. Thanks again
Actually I didn't enter the sanctuary at the top because there was a sign that said that you can't use phones inside, and since I was recording with one I couldn't enter. 😅 Because of that I just took these 2 pictures from the doorstep. A bit of a shame though because it looked amazing even just from there!
Spring is about to come to an end, but there is still some time to get a couple of strolls in! Late spring and early summer are one of the best times of the year to go on walks in the midst of nature: the greenery is lush but not overgrown yet, many flowers are in full bloom and the temperature feels just right. ^.^ Look forward to more in the coming weeks! :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on June 18th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Nice video, as usual. We did the drive over the mountains from Argego to Lugano via Bissone last October. Not for the faint of heart. Lots of places where the road narrows, switch backs, huge elevation changes and the excitement of meeting an oncoming bus, truck or construction vehicle. I loved it. Both hands and feet got a work out. I have friends and family that would need a barf bag! The views! So many quaint small towns. A lot of the 'locals' working by Lake Como and Lugano reside in these. It's affordable. If you're ever in the area.. or where ever you go.. Get off the main roads! See the real people and not just the same pics everyone else has. Enjoy.
Thank you for the inspiring words! In the late spring / summer I actually mainly go to less known places, since they are a lot more peaceful and relaxing. I went past Bellagio and Varenna recently and oh boy it was chaos, even during the week! 😅 I know the road you're talking about, it really is quite challenging! It takes a while to get the hang of it, even more so when driving bigger cars. In autumn a rally takes place on certain sections of it too!
Having taken the ferry from Porlezza to Lugano and then catching the funicular up Mt Bre we didn't have time to see further parts of the lake..it looks beautiful. Thank you for posting another great video.
👍❤👍 Nice!
Summer is fast approaching and with it the days have gotten longer and longer. A great way to enjoy these long evenings is to go on a peaceful walk by the lakeside, while the sun is slowly setting behind the mountains! ^.^ P.s.: I really have no clue about what that space at 10:28 might be. o.o' About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on June 11th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
I hope you enjoyed this second half! Be sure to check out part 1 if you haven't already. ^.^ By the way, the donkeys at 18:37 remind me of the invisible barriers that you can find in certain videogames. Usually it's a bunch of boxes or barrels or something like that, but this could work pretty well too! :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on June 4th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Absolutely beautiful ❤
The amazing thing with all of these little lakeside towns is we know people live here, yet we almost never see any of them - apart from the tourists at restaurant tables in some towns ! Where is everybody - is this Siesta time ???
Well, these places are usually pretty small (Brienno for example has a little over 300 inhabitants), so there is less of a chance to encounter people. :) It may also depend on the time and day you visit, because during the week most will be away at work/school for example, so you'll mainly find retired people walking around. If you were instead asking about my videos, I usually just avoid recording other people if I can, because I don't want to bother anyone. Because of that some places might appear emptier than they actually are!
Part 2 will be out next week! Hello everyone! Some of you may notice that I had already made a video about this place. That was my first ever video, published in February 2023. That being said, while surely a bit nostalgic (for me), it didn't exactly turn out that well. o.o' Sooo here we are again! Brienno is an incredibly beautiful place and it deserved more than that. I improved a lot in the meantime, both recording and editing wise, so this time it should be much better! :) The video has been split into two halves though, because I'm trying to keep them within a maximum lenght of 35 minutes. I wouldn't be able to maintain a weekly schedule otherwise. In part 2 we'll pick back up right where we left off, completing our walk around Brienno! (P.s. : I made the old video private, but it can still be accessed through a link in the description if you wanted to see it.) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on May 28th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
As you might have noticed, there was A LOT of wind that afternoon! On one hand, it was amazing because of the water being carried away from the waterfall and falling over the village. On the other hand, the audio is not the best and the stabilizer even had some trouble when hit by the stronger gusts. I still think this was an incredible experience, so I hope you'll enjoy it as well. :) About the * at 12:09 -> There actually is one place on the valley floor that has access to electricity. Its name is San Carlo and it's the last hamlet at the northern end of the valley, where the slopes begin to climb up towards the mountain peaks. There is a cable car located there, which connects the valley floor to the Robiei area, way up among the summits! Because of that having electricity is kind of important! About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on May 21st. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
I absolutely love it when there is low cloud on the Lake..and that view over the roof tops is wonderful. I think you have taken a similar shot in the but when the weather was much nicer.
Yes, it was the same spot seen towards the end of the first greenway video! On a clear day the view from up there is just amazing, even more so in late spring / early summer. 😄
Beautiful!
Today's video was about a place a bit further off the 'beaten path' than usual, since this area is less known compared to most of the ones previously shown so far. I really have to say that this was probably the best forest walks I had to date! About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on May 14th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Thank you so much, very interesting and professional video. Visiting in September 7, 2024. Keep,up good work!
Thank you for watching! I hope you'll enjoy Cervia as well, it's a really nice place! 😄
nice video 😃
[ There was some copyrighted music playing in the main square, so I had to change a few audio files to hide it. That's why it might sound a little off! :( ] About 15:52 -> the car that you see over there is called i-MiEV and had a UK license plate. Now, why would that be interesting? Well, it's an electric car which was sold in the UK betwen 2011 and 2014, which is renowned to have a very short range (among other things). How short? Well, it's about 100 km (60 miles). Because of that I really wonder how long it took to drive from the UK all the way here, to this small mountain hamlet above Lake Como! We may never know. :) About more content: On CZcams: I'll upload a short in the next few days, while the next video will be on May 7th. I'm currently publishing a new video every week, so be sure not to miss it! On instagram: I upload the best pictures that I take multiple times per week, so check it out if you want! -> instagram.com/walkin.swan/ Thank you very much for watching! :)
Maybe the i-MiEV raced that Vespa to Molina :)
The i-MiEV is faster, but the Vespa has longer range and can be refueled quicker. I think it would be a pretty interesting race! 😄
nice video