Category Archives: Travel Narrative

My Dirndl-Tour

Posted on June 15, 2010 by elliewick

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 →

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Friday in Columbus: A food feast

Posted on June 9, 2010 by elliewick

Last Friday I went to Columbus to hear a Venetian glass blower speak, but I’m not going to write about that. I am going to write about all the wonderful food I consumed that day, courtesy of my fine friends … Continue reading →

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Salzburger Dult

Posted on June 7, 2010 by elliewick

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 →

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Memories from Croatia

Posted on May 29, 2010 by elliewick

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 →

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The Rome of my mother

Posted on May 27, 2010 by elliewick

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 →

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Holocaust remembrance at Mauthausen

Posted on May 8, 2010 by elliewick

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 →

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The hills are alive

Posted on March 2, 2010 by elliewick

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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1 year after the blizzard of ’09 in London and Dublin…

Posted on February 6, 2010 by elliewick

…that same blizzard followed me to the United States, dumping maybe 4 inches of snow on another city that freaks out when there are snow flurries. The snow wouldn’t have been so bad if there hadn’t been so much wind. … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Border Crossings

Posted on February 3, 2010 by elliewick

When international travel is your game, border crossings are one of the steps you must successfully navigate. Some crossings are easier than others, and well, the ones that aren’t easy just make good stories. I have experienced a handful of … Continue reading →

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