Italy – Gregory Gioro

August 16, 2020August 16, 2020

A Switalian Weekend on Lago Maggiore

The shorelines of Lago Maggiore—also known as Lake Verbano—are divided between Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland, and summer weekends on the lake are splendid, baroque, and reflective.

July 30, 2020July 6, 2021

A Self-Guided Tour du Mont Blanc

What to pack? How to budget? Here’s everything you’ll need to plan your self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc and walk around Europe’s most magnificent massif.

15th century Italian building with portico with small inner harbor

April 22, 2018August 12, 2020

A Journey to Lake Garda

In the navel of Italy between Milan and Venice is a lake where spring never ends. Seeking comfort and contemplation by its shores, I found much more than I bargained for.

Man on a beach with an island and ancient city in the background

April 23, 2017November 24, 2021

72 Hours in Naples and Nearby

Want to see the best of Naples but don’t have much time? Take some tips from this 3-day itinerary.

I’m a hobby photographer, traveler, singer, and writer based out of Zurich. Prior to Switzerland, I’ve been lucky to call Norway, USA, and China home.

This website grew out of my interests for good travel literature and photography. It’s my little endeavor to capture, remember, and share the noteworthy things I’ve stumbled across on my trips. Each post is little different: some are reflective, others are prescriptive. Some describe landscapes while others hone in on etymologies, political geography, and other minutiae which fascinate me.

Oh, and here’s also where you can find some of my music! I’m very sappy. Happy perusing, happy listening. —Greg