Molla Tobarak's Glasgow Diary is not just a traditional travelogue; rather, it is a unique blend of curiosity to know the unknown and a sense of life. This book is a perfect reflection of the author's journey to various parts of Europe with his family due to higher education at the University of Glasgow. The busy stations of Paris, the frozen valleys of the Alps, or the blue waters of the Danube—the history and nature of Europe are embodied in his fluent writing. Along with this, the uncertainty of expatriate life and the secret longing for being separated from one's roots are mixed in parallel with the speed of the ICE train.

The book is interwoven with literary delights. The author's own experiences along with the lines of Keats, Shelley, Rabindranath, and Jibanananda create a classical atmosphere. From deciphering the graffiti on the Berlin Wall to the mysterious psychology of Bengalis living in Vienna, his keen observation is evident everywhere. Here, along with the detachment of a historian, the sensitivity of a father is also beautifully revealed.

Beyond aesthetics, the book has a strong practical side. Since the details of accommodation, travel, and digital life in a foreign land are presented in a very simple way, it will serve as a reliable ‘guidebook’ for those who want to go abroad for higher education. The author’s expression of responsibility towards the homeland and universal philosophy, without being infatuated with the glamour of expatriation, is truly fascinating. This diary, written in poetic prose, is an invaluable collection for both travel and knowledge-hungry readers.