The first time I went to Italy was on an active travel itinerary for our Dolomites trekking trip. On that previous trip, I had explored Florence beforehand and loved the vibrant and bustling city. This time, I wanted to explore the Northern lake region with a day trip crossover into Chamonix, France and then make my way west to the coastline and Cinque Terre. And to my delight, Florence again, was the perfect gateway city. With this travel itinerary, I focused on the northern