Category Archives: Central Europe, October, 2016

A 16-day trip to Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Copenhagen

Assorted thoughts on our trip to central Europe

Miscellaneous thoughts on our European trip in October, 2016. Continue reading

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My favourite beers in Europe, October 2016

A friend made me promise to drink three beers in each country we visited. I never had any doubt that I would succeed. Continue reading

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Copenhagen: the sort-of Paris of the north

Copenhagen shares a certain attitude with Paris. But the people are much happier. Continue reading

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Copenhagen at street level

Miscellaneous scenes of Copenhagen during our stay. Continue reading

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The tragedy of Christiania

The autonomous enclave of Christiania sure didn’t seem like a centre of counterculture any more. Continue reading

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Medieval times in Northern Europe

The Danish National Museum catered to my favourite historical fetish – the weirdness of the medieval ages. Continue reading

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Copenhagen: Scenes of Nyhavn

Photos of the colourful canal in Nyhavn. Continue reading

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Copenhagen: photos of Christianshavn

Photos of the Christianshavn neighbourhood in central Copenhagen. Continue reading

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A morning at the Tivoli

Walking through the Tivoli Gardens let us be kids again for a couple of hours. Continue reading

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Vienna lights central Europe

We found Vienna to be a city of light in central Europe, with its music, its art, its architecture and its people. Continue reading

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Vienna’s Karlskirche: The emperor celebrates the end of a plague

An elevator installed for restoration work gives us the chance to get a rare up-close view of the frescoes on the interior dome of Vienna’s Karlskirche. Continue reading

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I too can learn Artspeak

What can you say about a painting that’s solid black? If you talk in Artspeak, you can say quite a bit. Continue reading

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A peek at Vienna’s contemporary art museums

We spent our art-viewing time in Vienna looking at contemporary works in four different Vienna museums. Continue reading

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The Sacher Torte – Betcha can’t eat just one!

You can’t go to Vienna and miss out on a slice of the world’s most famous chocolate cake. Continue reading

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How not to have fun in Budapest

Lousy weather, bad experiences and a near-fatal restaurant meal spoiled our short stay in Budapest. Continue reading

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A Budapest photo gallery

Random scenery from our walks in Budapest Continue reading

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Fighting the Turks in art

Paintings from the Hungarian National Gallery show a national obsession with the Turks throughout the ages. Given their history, it’s no wonder. Continue reading

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Budapest’s St. Stephen’s cathedral

It’s not a very old church, nor is it particularly huge, but St. Stephen’s is certainly beautiful.
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A controversial war monument in Budapest’s Szabadság Square

Critics say a controversial war monument in Budapest’s Liberty Square covers up the country’s role in the holocaust. Continue reading

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Bratislava’s relaxed charms give us a break

Bratislava, relaxed, unassuming but beautiful, seemed a good place to live. Continue reading

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Bratislava photo gallery

Photos of our short visit to Bratislava Continue reading

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Walking through Prague

Some random street scenery in Prague. Continue reading

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Cannabis economy thrives in Prague

If Prague ever had a cannabis problem, I think they solved it – by selling it in variety stores. Continue reading

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Photo gallery: Prague’s Charles Bridge

Photos of Pargue’s Little Quarter and the Charles Bridge. Continue reading

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Scenes from Prague Castle

We spent almost an entire day at Prague Castle and still felt we hadn’t seen all of it. Continue reading

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Photo gallery: St. Vitus Cathedral

Photos of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Continue reading

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The gargoyles of St. Vitus

We’ve seen a lot of gargoyles in our travels but few would beat the ones on St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue reading

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Prague’s Old Town

There’s not much left of medieval Prague but its Old Town is full of beauty. Continue reading

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Prague: It’s in the details

A few of the building details in Prague. Continue reading

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Remembering Prague’s Jewish victims

In Prague, the repressive Russian occupation that was supposed to liberate Czechs after the war seems to be remembered more strongly than the horrors of the Nazi regime that preceded it. The Jewish Museum is a reminder. Continue reading

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