Lugano, Switzerland

Lugano is a 15-minute train ride from Capo Lago (Riva's train stop) which is another 15 minute walk from our town. Lugano has a lot of restaurants, shops, gellato stands, water activities, and a fairly good (yet expensive) nightlife. Of course there are beautiful churches and markets, and it's nice to get out of a ridiculously small town at times, especially for a little people-watching.