A sea plane ride in Como
Lake Como, nestled in the Italian Alps, is renowned not only for its stunning landscapes and luxury resorts but also as the home of Aero Club Como, the world’s oldest seaplane club. Taking a...
Category: Europe
Beyond Provence: A Lavender-Laden Road Trip from Geneva to Nyons
Embarking on a road trip from Geneva to the Drôme Provençale unveils a journey through the heart of France’s hidden lavender country, presenting a serene and visually stunning alternative to the more crowded Provence...
A trip to Svalbard
Arriving in Svalbard It’s 11:06 PM, and the anticipation is palpable as we touch down in Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Svalbard. Through the airplane window, the surreal landscape of this Arctic archipelago comes...
Visitez le Château de Coppet
Between Nyon and Geneva, off the National Road, lies the “Visit the Coppet Castle” which billboard has not changed in more than 30 years. It is a discreet sign for a place that was...
A las Flores de Heidelberg
During his six-month stay in Heidelberg, Jose Rizal was deeply inspired by the town’s natural beauty and historical aura. There, he penned a poignant poem to the flowers of Heidelberg, reflecting on love, hope, and his motherland’s struggles. Heidelberg fostered Rizal’s educational and cultural development, notably through his apprenticeship with ophthalmologist Professor Otto Becker and his significant correspondence with Ferdinand Blumentritt, which continued until his death. These experiences greatly impacted Rizal’s growth as a nationalist and reformer.