Lake Como, Italy
In this episode, the FAQ is: What should I tell people who think I can’t travel solo?
Today’s Destination is Lake Como, Italy
Today’s Misstep: Sometimes, you don’t love your roommates when you share a room. Here’s why.
Travel Advice: Don’t buy another timeshare. If you have one, it’s really hard to sell it.
FAQ: What do I tell people who think I can’t travel solo?
Answer: Ask them why not. Then listen.
Then, address each one of their questions or comments if you like. No one says you need permission to travel solo, but it would be good to tell them you are prepared, have planned for things to go wrong, and have taken this travel step by step to be more likely to be successful.
They may be telling you in a way that they will miss you, but don’t know how to say that. They could also be jealous. They could wish they could make this trip themselves. So there could be a lot of hidden reasons why they have those opinions.
Lake Como, Italy, from a boat on the Lake
Today’s destination: Lake Como, Italy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como_San_Giovanni_railway_station
It was a quick walk from the Como San Giovanni train station to town, so you don’t need a car here if you stay in the main city. The lake is a breathtaking view from wherever you are, so the water keeps you cool, even on a boat. Buy the all-day ferry ticket if you can stay for the day.
https://lakecomotravel.com/boat-tours-ferry-lake-como/
https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/services/disabled-accessibility-and-prm/
Explore all the ferries and see the episode's notes with links, including accessibility information for getting on and off the ferries.
https://www.explorelakecomo.com/go/lido-di-argegno#google_vignette
Another stop on the journey around Lake Como, Italy
https://www.explorelakecomo.com/go/monumento-ai-caduti-per-servizio
Also, I noticed a little bit of Las Vegas here; inside the train station, there was mini gambling, like in Las Vegas. Ironically, there’s a hotel in Las Vegas that’s called Bellagio.
Today’s Misstep: You don’t always love your roommates, right?
I went to bed by 9 p.m. because I was busy the next day. My bed was the middle bunk, and there were 5 in the room booked. At 11 p.m., two girls arrived and talked in street voices. I asked them to quiet down nicely. They did not. I finally did get to sleep, but it was rude of them to wake others with their voices and chatter. Would you agree?
Today’s Travel Advice: Don’t buy a timeshare or another one. If you have one, it’s tough to sell it.
We got conned when we tried to sell our timeshare, so don’t let that happen to you. We only lost a few thousand dollars, but it was a warning. These are not easy to sell. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If they ask you for money, walk away. Timeshares are hard to navigate to use your week. I spend hours each year trying to book one, and it’s very frustrating.
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