The back cover blurb says: "Writer and photographer Waswo X. Waswo started sending a weekly journal to a select group of friends during his stay in Florence and Venice over the winter of the Millennium. What evolved was more than just a personal narrative. The "European Journal" became a humorous collection of cross-cultural anecdotes, political observations, and artistic adventure. It is an intimate guide to expatriate life in Europe, providing casual insights into everything from history to cooking. "