A Conversation Beyond Appearances A fictional story inspired by a travel experience During our visit to Vatican City, our tour group included people from many countries, cultures and religions. There were Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and people with no particular religious affiliation. That diversity made the journey even more meaningful. As we walked through the […]
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 30: Reflections and Conclusions – Lessons from My Fifteen-Day Journey Across Europe By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) My fifteen-day tour of Europe, beginning from London and covering Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, France and Vatican City, was one of the most enriching experiences
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 29: The Royal Heritage of Paris, the Louvre Museum and an Enchanting Cruise on the River Seine By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On 25th July 2026, our second day in the beautiful city of Paris was devoted to exploring its royal heritage, world-famous museums, magnificent gardens
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 28: Paris – The City of Light and Romance By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On 24th July 2026, our memorable European journey entered another glorious chapter as we travelled towards Paris, the capital of France, one of the most influential countries in European history. After leaving
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 27 : Geneva – The International City of Peace, Diplomacy and Global Cooperation By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On 23rd July 2026, after completing our memorable visit to Pisa, our Star Tour coach continued its journey towards Geneva, one of the world’s most important international cities.
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 26: Pisa – The City of the Leaning Tower and a Reflection on Architecture Across Civilizations By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired): On 23rd July 2026, our European tour brought us to one of Italy’s most celebrated cities—Pisa, situated in the beautiful region of Tuscany on the
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 25: Modern Italy – Economy, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Society and Reflections of a Traveller By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) After visiting Venice, Florence, Vatican City and Rome, I developed a deeper appreciation for Italy. It is a country where the achievements of ancient civilization stand beside modern
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 24: Rome – The Eternal City and the Glory of the Roman Empire By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On 22nd July 2026, after our memorable visit to Vatican City, we continued our journey to Rome, the capital of Italy and one of the greatest historical cities
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 23: Vatican City – The Smallest Sovereign State and the Spiritual Heart of Catholicism By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired). On the evening of 22nd July 2026, we had the extraordinary privilege of visiting Vatican City, one of the most remarkable places in the world. Although geographically
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 22: Florence – The Cradle of the Renaissance By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On the morning of 21st July 2026, our Star Tour coach left Padova and proceeded towards Florence (Firenze), one of the most celebrated cities in the history of world civilization. Florence is often
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