Tag: Alps

  • Sacra di San Michele

    Sacra di San Michele

    Just a short train ride from Torino is Sacra di San Michele (or Saint Michael’s Abbey). Overlooking the Susa Valley, this is an 11th century abbey built on the peak of Mount Pirchiriano. There is technically a road leading all the way up, but we decided to trust Jeremy when he said it would be an “easy”…

  • Fancy Cars and Stolen Bags

    Fancy Cars and Stolen Bags

    Not too long after classes began, some friends and I organized a trip to Switzerland. The main purpose of this weekend trip was to attend the auto show in Geneva. Due to the high cost of housing in Geneva, we decided to rent an Airbnb in nearby Lausanne, Switzerland and just drive over to the auto show…