The Old World

A visual notebook from France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Outdoor restaurant patio overlooking a body of water with mountains in the background. Tables are set with yellow tablecloths, cups, and silverware, and sunlight filters through the trees.
Three people sitting on a cobblestone waterfront, overlooking a lake with sailboats and a mountain range in the distance.
Two workers in green uniforms standing outside green window of creperie, one with orange reflective vest, on cobblestone street.
Kitchen windowsill with fresh herbs in a pot, a basket of tomatoes and garlic, a cantaloupe on a wooden cutting board, and two knives.
View of a snow-capped mountain partially obscured by clouds, with green hills and a winding dirt path in the foreground.
A lush green landscape with yellow wildflowers in the foreground, a winding road, a small house, a mountain lake, and towering mountains covered in pine trees in the background.
A woman in a dark floral dress and flip-flops opening an oven door in a yellow kitchen, with a checkered black and white floor, a table with glasses and a head of lettuce, and a large open window showing a blue evening sky.
A person jumping into the water from a rocky ledge at a lakeside, with mountains in the background during sunset.
A group of cows standing on a grassy hillside with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.
Hikers walking along a mountain trail with tall rocky cliffs and green slopes in the background.
Snow-capped mountains partly covered by clouds with green hillside in the foreground.
A large, fluffy dog with brown and black fur standing on a concrete patio in front of a wooden-clad house with a sign that says "Alpstübli", red geraniums in window boxes, and green metal chairs.
Hikers walking on a gravel trail towards a mountain peak with dark clouds overhead, lush green hills, and a small building on the hillside
A boy and two women on a boat watching the colorful town and green hills across a lake.
Silhouette view of a lakeside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a boat floating on the water with mountains in the background during sunset.
A young woman with her hair in a bun, wearing a black sleeveless top, leaning on the side of a boat with one arm extended, gazing to the side, on a calm lake with mountains in the background during daytime.
Two women sitting on the front of a boat on a lake, smiling and talking, with mountains in the background.
Young boy in swim trunks standing on rocks in water, holding onto a vertical pipe attached to a stone wall.
A lake surrounded by mountains with tall palm and cypress trees in the foreground, under an overcast sky.
View of a marina with boats docked, colorful buildings along the waterfront, and green hills with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Older man standing on a stone dock fishing in a lake with mountains in the background during dusk.
View through an open window showing a balcony with a black wrought iron railing, yellow building with a red-tiled roof, a large body of water, and mountains in the background.
Colorful houses built on a hillside overlooking a lake, with boats docked along the shoreline and forested mountains in the background.
A person floating on their back in a swimming pool with a rustic house and green foliage in the background.
A feast on a white tablecloth with various dishes, vegetables, meats, and condiments, surrounded by people preparing to eat.
Lavender flowers blooming in a field with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
A woman and a boy relaxing on outdoor lounge chairs in a lush, green garden during sunset.
People enjoying wine at a restaurant table with glasses, a wine bottle, and water glasses on a wooden table.
A lively restaurant with people dining inside and outside as sunlight streams through the windows.
A rustic stone house with a small window and green shutters, surrounded by lush garden plants and flowers, bathed in warm sunlight.
People relaxing on lounge chairs by a swimming pool, viewed through a window with dark framing.
A garden path lined with bushes and trees, with leaves in autumn colors, viewed through some out-of-focus foliage in the foreground.
A woman in a blue dress and sunglasses smiling while holding onto a wooden fence post in a lush green vineyard with mountains in the background.
A bowl of creamy fish soup with a piece of fish and a side of bread topped with melted cheese, garnished with a sprig of dill, on a woven placemat at a dining table.
A scenic mountain landscape with green meadows and yellow wildflowers, with three hikers on a trail and towering snow-capped mountains in the background.
A woman in a blue dress and yellow sandals standing at a doorway, smiling, with a black and white dog outside on a sunny day.
A woman in a red dress and blue jacket smiling as she steps outside a stone house with blue shutters into a backyard dining area with a table set with food and drinks at dusk.
A woman with short dark hair covering one eye with her hand, smiling, in a motion-blurred warm-toned indoor setting.
A lush garden with potted plants, cobblestone pathways, and a stone house with blue shutters in the background, taken during dusk or early evening.
A view of a coastal town with colorful buildings on a hillside, taken from the water, with a boat in the foreground moving away from the town on a sunny day.
Two men standing behind a display of meats at an outdoor market with booths and umbrellas.
Narrow, winding street in a European city with tall, colorful buildings and shuttered windows, under a clear blue sky.
Parisian street scene outside a cafe called Saint André with people walking and sitting at outdoor tables, and a sign reading 'ST ANDRE' illuminated in lights
Interior of a tropical-themed store with hanging wicker lanterns, green hanging plants, and various potted plants on display tables. Two women are shopping inside.
Reflection of street scene with restaurant workers, one in yellow shirt and others in green shirts, preparing food behind a glass window with city buildings and people outside.
Woman relaxing on a lounge chair by a poolside, wearing sunglasses and a swimsuit, with towels on nearby chairs and lush greenery in the background.
Nighttime aerial view of Paris with illuminated buildings, a river with bridges, and city lights.
Silhouette of leafless trees in front of Parisian apartment buildings at sunset.
A woman walking across a foggy street carrying a pink handbag.
Scenic view of a lake with mountains in the background, a dock with boats, and dramatic clouds in the sky during sunset.