Category: Travel

  • A Milanese Memoir: graduation joys, local adventures and a lesson in street smarts

    A Milanese Memoir: graduation joys, local adventures and a lesson in street smarts

    Travel is never merely about ticking off locations on a map; it’s about experiences, memories, and even misadventures. Our return to Milan was an opportunity to make new memories and recreate old ones, not a nostalgic homecoming. It was all blended together well. What began as a proud parent’s excursion to witness my child’s graduation became a memorable page that was populated with the city beat and an ageless cautionary tale that I shall never soon forget. Milan a city with modern fashion studios beside centuries old churches and every corner of which seems to vibrate with restraint elegance, has captivated me for years.  But, of course, the deeper, more personal reason that we came was to see my son graduate at Domus Academy, a name…

  • Above the Clouds: My Unforgettable Day at the Top of Jungfraujoch 

    Above the Clouds: My Unforgettable Day at the Top of Jungfraujoch 

    I’ve seen mountains before. I’ve stood at viewpoints, taken the photos, breathed in the fresh air. But nothing—nothing—prepared me for Jungfraujoch. The day started in Interlaken, early and quiet. The sky was soft grey, the streets still, and my excitement growing by the minute. As I stepped out of my hotel and looked up to…

  • My Baltic Sea Cruise Experience : Helsinki to Stockholm

    My Baltic Sea Cruise Experience : Helsinki to Stockholm

    Embarking on a voyage, aboard the Silja Symphony from Helsinki to Stockholm left a lasting impression for newcomers to cruising like myself. It was a chance to marvel at some of the breathtaking natural scenery in Northern Europe. Traveling through the Baltic Sea and navigating the Swedish Archipelago was truly enchanting, with its mix of…

  • Unveiling Darkness: The History of the Topography of Terror Museum

    Unveiling Darkness: The History of the Topography of Terror Museum

    The history of the Topography of Terror Museum is deeply intertwined with Germany’s efforts to come to terms with its Nazi past and ensure that future generations understand the horrors of that era. Here’s a brief overview of its establishment: Nazi Era (1933-1945): The area where the museum now stands was once the headquarters of…

  • Exploring Maranello: A Journey into Ferrari’s Heartland

    Exploring Maranello: A Journey into Ferrari’s Heartland

    Entering the Ferrari Museum in Maranello was like a dream come true for someone who has always been passionate about cars like me. As I approached the Prancing Horse logo at the entrance a surge of excitement rushed through me. I knew I was in for a journey through the captivating history and unwavering dedication…