The Dream

The Lake Garda Dream: From Vacations to Family Reality

Limone sul Garda wasn't just another vacation spot for us; it seeped into our hearts. Every trip – the friendly people, the mouthwatering food, the glistening lake framed by mountains – felt more like a homecoming. And then, a bike trip from Germany solidified it. Pedaling into Lake Garda, the dream of living there wasn't a whisper anymore, it was a roar.

Life, however, has a way of taking unexpected turns. Lina's arrival filled our lives with a different kind of joy, and then came the world-altering event – COVID. With lockdowns and the rise of home offices, the idea of a dual home wasn't just a dream, it felt like a possibility.

The seed was planted, and right before our son Ben joined the family, we embarked on a mission to find our very own piece of paradise. It wasn't easy – the usual doubts swirled around finances and logistics. But the thought of owning a house by that magical lake, a place where you could enjoy a steaming plate of pasta, hike stunning trails, windsurf along Peler and Ora, and bike through breathtaking mountains – all in a single day – was simply too tempting to resist.

Read on next part to discover the challenges and triumphs of finding our dream home on Lake Garda, and how we navigate the exciting (and sometimes chaotic!) world of a dual-home lifestyle.