A year in Paris
Exploring Europe: Paris, Zurich, Mt. Saint Michel & Barcelona trips; running half marathons for fitness amidst occasional frustrations with the system—keeping up with French studies and enjoying...
Posts by Santanu
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St. Michel
Mont-Saint-Michel: A Gothic abbey perched on a rocky islet between Normandy and Brittany, France's 'Wonder of the West'. Visited in February with an agency for two days; explored St. Michel before...
Back from vacation
Returning from India with family after an enjoyable four-week vacation in Paris during Christmas time; marvels at festively lit streets and plans to share more photos later.
Paper Anniversary
Celebrating our first anniversary, we enjoyed a scenic train ride in Paris during fall colors before winter's bite set in. We indulged at Salon du Chocolat with global stalls and complimentary...
Rome (Sep 5th-7th)
Embarked on a Rome adventure with Alitalia from CDG; marveled at Colosseum's grandeur before exploring Via del Corso and the iconic Trevi Fountain, where locals toss coins for good luck—a tradition...
Stockholm (Aug 14th - 17th)
Discovered an affordable Stockholm deal via Ryan Air, despite higher overall costs due to transfers; enjoyed city sights amid occasional rain in Gamla Stan and clear skies at Mills Garden. Despite...
London 5days (July 29th - Aug 3rd)
Explored historic sites in London for five days, staying at Sampath's home; enjoyed the sights from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace. Visited Windsor Castle, Tower of London with KOHINOOR diamond...
Heat wave of August
Paris endures an extreme 10-day heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C, causing power outages and raising concerns about climate change's impact on weather patterns. The city struggles without...
Trip to Amsterdam (June 7th-9th)
Amsterdam escape: Art lovers revel at Van Gogh Museum and Albert Cuypmarkt. Dutch efficiency shines through city planning; asbestos closure prompts Rijksmuseum visit with audio tour, despite main...