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Category Archives: Europe
My Gartenzwerg-Tour, or my hunt for a garden gnome
I thought that in Salzburg, one would be able to easily find a garden gnome. This was definitely not the case. I guess I was a bit mixed up about my shopping expectations. I thought I would need to try … Continue reading
My Dirndl-Tour
There were many things I wanted out of my trip to Salzburg and Rome, but what I wanted the most was a dirndl. A dirndl is the traditional female dress of Bavaria in southern Germany and Austria. It is composed … Continue reading
The Top 5: Wows in Rome
It took a while for me to be awestruck in Rome, but by the time I departed, Rome was well imprinted on my mind. I had to spend time with the city, get to know it, see more of it. … Continue reading
Salzburger Dult
When I was in Salzburg, I just happened to be in town for the Salzburger Dult, a festival showcasing the traditions of the counties surrounding Salzburg in Salzburgerland. These counties, Pongau, Pinzgau, Tennengau, Flachgau and Lungau, were represented by groups … Continue reading
Memories from Croatia
One year ago this weekend, I was sitting on the beach in Dubrovnik, Croatia, basking in the sunshine and admiring the beautiful water and the ancient, walled city. This was the only trip I took the entire year whose purpose … Continue reading
The Rome of my mother
When my mother turned 16, she was in Rome. Totally awesome, right? She was visiting a long-time friend whose family had moved to Germany — her friend’s dad was in the military. So she went on vacation with her friend … Continue reading
Arrivederci Roma, Auf wiedersehen Salzburg
After sad goodbyes from Rome and Salzburg, I am back in the States. I now have a plethora of fresh topics to write about, and it will take me weeks to write about everything. For starters, since I got home … Continue reading
Holocaust remembrance at Mauthausen
May 5 is the anniversary of the liberation of Mauthausen, a concentration camp in Austria. On May 5, 1945, the American military arrived at the camp, setting the prisoners free. Each year there is a remembrance and liberation celebration for … Continue reading
The hills are alive
In Salzburg, music can be found everywhere. That’s a good thing, because “The Sound of Music” was filmed there. Take this tour of the sights by song, and you may just find yourself singing a tune or acting out a … Continue reading
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