Sunset on Lake Como in Italy. It's a beautiful spot and I was lucky enough to go there two years ago. I understand why the rich and famous flock there. The crystal clear lake ringed by hills studded with beautiful houses,  is one reason. The magnificently landscaped gardens by the lake is another.

Como was also the quietest, most peaceful and cleanest of all the Italian cities and towns I visited on that trip. It left an impression.

I think it also helped that we traveled to Lake Como in mid May. The weather was just right - neither too hot nor too cold , there was still snow on the mountains around the lake, making it delightfully picturesque and the crowds had not descended for their summer holidays.

The fastest, cheapest and most convenient way to get around Lake Como was by ferry and I love being on the water. 

Lake Como is definitely a place to visit if you enjoy visiting beautiful old homes and gardens, stylish quaint towns, boat and ferry rides and want to feel as though you are in a Nespresso ad.  

  

Planning your next holiday? You should seriously consider Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia. I went there a few years ago and I was blown away by the whole complex. I love exploring ancient historical places and Borobudur certainly qualifies. 

Make sure to get there early in the morning. The sight of Borobudur emerging from the mists is one I wont forget and thankful to experience. I get a thrill from knowing this temple has been standing for over a 1000 years and I got to explore it to my heart's content.  

Getting there was easy. We flew into Solo on Air Asia and we hired a car to take us to Borobudur and back. Solo was our home base for exploring other places of interest around the area.

A great place to indulge your Tomb Raider fantasies. And if you should come across a camera memory card on one of the terraces, I get first dibs at it!