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Morcote: A Hidden Gem by Lake Lugano

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Morcote: A Hidden Gem by Lake Lugano

After more than 20 years, I finally returned to Morcote in South Switzerland today.

And guess what? It hasn’t lost its charm. In fact, Hiromi and I explored Morcote more thoroughly than I did two decades ago. Back then, I parked my car near a riverside restaurant and enjoyed dinner at sunset over Lake Lugano.

Today, however, we spent the whole morning wandering through the town’s narrow, picturesque alleys. Morcote hasn’t fallen victim to overtourism just yet, or perhaps we were lucky because the weather was simply perfect and we visited during the low season.

Regardless, I have refreshed my nostalgic memories of Morcote while creating new ones filled with awe and serenity.

Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy. I also captured plenty of footage to capture the ambiance of Morcote, and I plan to create an impressions video once I’m back home in Japan.

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