Lucerne

Lucerne, a city in north central Switzerland, was a pleasant surprise to me.   It has beautiful  natural landscapes –  Lake Lucerne is beautiful and serene and the views of Mount Pilatus, Mount Stanserhorn and the Swiss Alps are simply majestic. In the city, the most famous landmark is the Chapel Bridge which was built… Continue reading Lucerne

Venezia

Venice (Venezia in Italian) is certainly one of my favorite places in Italy.  It is romantic, vibrant and has a unique character. Venice is composed of more than 100 islands but the best way to explore it is by walking.  People say that getting lost in Venice is a must and they are absolutely right.… Continue reading Venezia

Bologna

Located in the Po river valley in Emilia-Romagna is a place called Bologna.  Known for its cuisine, its porticoed streets, Bologna is also where one of the oldest universities in the world can be found, the University of Bologna.  Founded in 1088, this university served as an important centre of European intellectual life during the… Continue reading Bologna