Dr Molly explores a peaceful, pristine life away from modern chaos in the stunning nation of Liechtenstein and nearby destinations, exclusively for Different Truths.

We need to visit these places to see nature in all its pristine intimacy with man, each fostering the other, incurring no hurts. They negate the complexities offered by tech-driven compulsions of modern-day growth. As a unique country, Liechtenstein shows how mankind can live a full life sans skyscrapers and zest to outsmart, totally away from the greed to grab money and gain dominance. 

Yes, to live a peaceful, quality life of contentment matters above all other concerns. Here is a nation run on good governance (as with many European nations, a constitutional monarchy, i.e., kingship at the top with a parliament run on democratic grooves), though people are vigilant with needful support and discipline.

The vast stretching 
vineyards spread... 
farm-fresh oranges 
and apples hang on  
wind-swept branches.

How well does Liechtenstein house a habitation not greedy to gnaw out nature? Theirs is a paced, slow, measured magnificence of serene living… between mountains and plains, wafting in a symphony that transcends time.

People were using cycles. There was a toy train taking visitors to the interiors of the rural landscape. Enchanting!

Innsbruck offered magical worlds like Swarovski. The museum was carved out of a hill, a giant Pegasus kind of bird with sparkling crystal eyes opening to a wonderworld inside.

We were exposed to crystal wonders, the maverick with which they installed crystals with different shades of light, with celestial sounds resonating on star-studded galaxies, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. There were Hollywood stars decked in crystal-studded gowns, attired.

You could take your photographs in that multihued wonderworld.

The journey made its way through chestnut-fringed roads to olive trees with branches bowing welcome.

The well-directed canals that gave outlets into the inlands came more into view. We were reaching Venice.

Photos by the author

Dr. Molly Joseph

Dr Molly Joseph, a bilingual professor and poet from Kerala, has published 26 books, including 18 poems, two novels, and two storybooks for children. She has edited “A Handbook of Contemporary Ethics” and works for values, global peace, and togetherness. Dr Joseph has won national and international accolades and represents India at SAARC and FOSWAL literature meets. She believes in the power of the word and writes boldly on contemporary matters.