My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 5: From Germany’s Historic Castles to the Swiss Alps: By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On the morning of 16th July 2026, after breakfast, we continued our memorable journey through southern Germany. This day was particularly exciting because it combined medieval history, the enchanting Black Forest, the […]
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 4: Reflections on Western Europe – Progress, Prosperity, Culture and Society By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) Before commencing our fifteen-day coach tour across continental Europe, it would be appropriate to briefly mention the beginning of our journey and the experiences that led us to this fascinating
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 3: Germany – Along the Majestic Rhine Valley By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On the morning of 15th July 2026, we bid farewell to the beautiful Netherlands and continued our exciting European journey towards Germany, the largest economy in Europe and one of the most influential
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 2: The Netherlands – A Land of Canals, Windmills and Innovation By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) After spending a memorable first day in Belgium, we woke up early on 14th July 2026 with renewed enthusiasm. Our luggage was loaded into the Star Tour luxury coach, and
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 1 : The Gateway to Europe – From London to Brussels , A Journey Through History, Culture and Civilization By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) Europe has always occupied a unique place in the history of human civilization. Although it is the second smallest continent after Australia,
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Days 9–11: Italy – Venice, Florence and Rome (21–23 July 2026) Italy occupies a unique place in world civilization. It gave birth to the Roman Empire, inspired the Renaissance, and nurtured some of history’s greatest artists, scientists, and thinkers. Our Italian experience begins in Venice, the extraordinary city built upon canals instead of roads. A
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Days 6–8: Paris – The City of Light (18–20 July 2026) No European journey is complete without visiting Paris, a city celebrated for romance, culture, fashion, architecture, and gastronomy. Standing atop the second level of the Eiffel Tower, we hope to enjoy panoramic views across one of the world’s most elegant capitals. Built for the
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Days 3–5: Switzerland – Land of Peace and Magnificent Mountains (15–17 July 2026) Switzerland has long been admired for its political neutrality, efficient governance, precision engineering, and spectacular natural beauty. Our first destination is Geneva, internationally recognised as the headquarters of numerous global organisations including the United Nations. The famous Jet d’Eau, soaring nearly 140
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Days 1–2: Belgium, Luxembourg and the Rhine Valley (13–14 July 2026) Our European adventure begins with a visit to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the administrative heart of the European Union. Here we shall admire the remarkable Atomium, an iconic structure symbolizing scientific progress and modern engineering. We will also explore the magnificent Grand
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My 14-Day Europe Journey: From London to the Alps, Paris to Rome A Journey of Discovery with My Wife By Lokanath Mishra Travel has always been more than visiting new places. It is an opportunity to understand different civilizations, appreciate nature’s grandeur, experience diverse cultures, and reflect upon our own lives. After many years devoted
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