“Booked & Busy- Europe Edition” 🇨🇭🇮🇹🎶
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- Sep 7
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September 7th, 2025 | By Jay Patel (beatsbyjay)
A 10-Day DJ Journey Through Switzerland 🇨🇭, Florence 🇮🇹 & Lake Como 🎶
Tons of Wedding Recaps, Video Content, DJ Sets/Mashups, POVs/BTS & Drone Footage coming soon...@staytuned4therecap
A Dream in Motion
I just got back from the most peaceful, vibey, and purpose-driven trip I’ve ever taken — 10 days across Europe. I got to explore the cinematic valleys of Switzerland, eat some of the best food of my life in Florence, & DJ a dream Destination Wedding in Lake Como, Italy.
This wasn’t just a trip. It was everything I’ve been working toward. It was a break from the chaos — and a celebration of the work it took to earn this moment.
Here’s how it went down…
SWITZERLAND: The Calm Before the Chaos
If you know me, you know I’m always on go-mode. But Switzerland slowed me down in the best way possible. Switzerland felt like the first time I really heard myself think. That silence? That was peace.
Lake Thun was my reset button — lakeside views, friendly neighbors & people, and golden hour drone shots that looked straight out of a painting.
Gstaad was that luxury-meets-nature vibe. We posted up at iconic spots from K3G & DDLJ. I even recorded DJ sets in the meadows!
Lauterbrunnen felt like I walked into a Bollywood set. Quiet valleys, waterfall walks, and peaceful POVs everywhere I turned.
If there is one country I recommend visiting it's Switzerland. A true scene from a movie & something you would never expect.
FLORENCE: Fashion, Food & Flow
This part of the trip was just me soaking in life.
I had the best gelato (Gelateria La Carraia) and best panino sandwich (DiVino) of my life. Florence has some of the best food & ingredients I ever ate. The overall vibe and attention to dining and service is awesome! 10/10 Food & Service.
The Mall Firenze wasn't what I expected...great exterior and design for stores but products are some of the older models/tacky. Similar to what we can get at Woodbury Commons in NYC...
Explored Chianti + the Rolling Hills and got to explore true GREENERY
Florence gave me soft life, clean visuals, and a much-needed pause before going into work mode. & the food...completely worth the trip...I dream about that Dark Chocolate Ice Cream.
LAKE COMO: My First Europe Gig
& then it happened. I DJ’d a 3-day Destination Wedding in Lake Como, Italy. On 8/24, the Full Day Wedding Reception Celebration & final day of the trip, for the final hour on the dance floor I wore my Kobe jersey and dedicated the whole trip to the legend <3
8/22 | Friday: Welcome Party | Sheraton Lake Como (Pre-Game Vibes w/ Italy Intro)
8/23 | Saturday: Mehndi & Sangeet Night | Villa Geno (Lakeview + Colors)
8/24 | Sunday: Baraat, Wedding, & Reception | Villa Erba (Elegance & James Bond)
“I didn’t just DJ in Europe… I accomplished a huge destination that I've always wanted to visit & perform @. I used to dream of traveling to Europe...now I've DJ in Lake Como, Italy.”
What This Trip Meant To Me
I didn’t come to Europe just for content & vibes. I came to feel alive — and I did.
I got to be still.
I got to create.
I got to perform where I used to dream of being.
I got to rest and remind myself why I do this in the first place.
I’m not in this for a “vacation.” I’m in this for the memories. For the stories I get to tell. For the people I get to connect with.
& this trip? It showed me what’s possible when you stay locked into your vision — and let the world catch up.
Wanna See It All?...@staytuned4therecap
I took hours of footage, content, drone shots, DJ Sets, Mashups, Travel POVs/BTS, cinematic edits & even food vlogs. It’s all coming to @beatsbyjaynj | @staytuned4therecap, Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube very soon.
The World Tour Energy Has Begun
This was just the beginning. Here’s what’s coming next to finish off 2025...
September: My 25th birthday (Sept 22nd)… Northern Lights trip, maybe?
October: Back in my most favorite destination- "Jaypur" for a workation & retreat w/ my team + Wedding Weekend @ the Fairmont
November: First time ever performing in Dubai...& we on the Palm...for another Wedding Weekend!
December: Closing the year with family, edits, and planning for 2026 :)
Final Word
This blog? It’s not just a recap. It’s proof that if you grind with purpose, take risks, and stay true to your craft — it can take you around the world.
If you’re still reading this:
You don’t need permission to start. You don’t need applause to keep going. Just go. Lock in. Stay you. The world will feel it.
Let this be your sign — and your reminder: You’re one decision away from your dream life.
— beatsbyjay
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