Tag: europe

  • 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…

  • Naples: A City of Passion, Pizza, and Maradona’s Eternal Legacy

    Naples: A City of Passion, Pizza, and Maradona’s Eternal Legacy

    Visiting Naples is an unforgettable experience that combines culture and passion for football. The city is alive; the sound of Vespa scooters, people’s conversation and the aroma of fresh pizza base resonates through the streets. Beyond the famous tourist destinations such as the beautiful Mount Vesuvius, the historical Pompeii ruins and the stunning Amalfi coast,…