As a philosopher, I am keenly interested in events that cast a light on human nature. The Covid-19 pandemic is one giant spotlight. The pandemic is bringing out the good […]
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Tag: Travel
One Lesson From the Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire
My spouse and I lived in England for six years before we moved to Prague eight months ago. In that time we made it to Paris only once, for three […]
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Is Anthony Bourdain’s Message Already Forgotten?
. Is Anthony Bourdain’s Message Already Forgotten? The eulogies, tributes, and expressions of dismay and gratitude came quickly after the shocking news of Anthony Bourdain’s death. The many eloquent and […]
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A Good Traveler Never Leaves Home
A Good Traveler Never Leaves Home A good traveler never leaves home, for everywhere he goes is home. – Unknown I ran across this image on a Web page where […]
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Travel is Barbaric
Many people over the many years have written many romantic sentiments about travel. I love travel. Travel can be romantic and wonderful. Travel can also be, and often is, nasty. […]
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Don’t Drink the Water in Zagreb
Zagreb is a perfectly reasonable city. Capital of Republika Hrvatska it has the amenities of a European capital city with a nice central square, a decent tram service, great outdoor […]
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A Dutch City in Poland
Gdańsk is a city on the north coast of Poland. For centuries, Germanic powers dominated the area, but the architecture and feel of the city are surprisingly Dutch. Gdańsk is […]
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The Milk Bar Experience
When in Poland, try Polish food and at least once in your life take advantage of the milk bar experience. “Advantage” might not be everyone’s word for the experience, but […]
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Bratislava
Traveling from Prague to Krakow, we decided to stay a night in Bratislava, Slovakia. It was not too far out of the way–a pleasant train ride through Czech and Slovak […]
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Salzburg At Night
Austrian city best known for exploiting its minor connection with Mozart, Salzburg at night is pleasant enough.
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