Browsing Posts by 2016

Moving Pictures – Universal Studios, California

 California, destinations   Nov 16, 2016   By

There aren’t a lot of ‘European’ sights in Southern California, but they do have a huge Harry Potter exhibit at Universal Studios in Hollywood. The [...]

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Apteka – A European Foodie Gem in Pittsburgh

 Poland, restaurant, United States, wanderlust   Nov 10, 2016   By

“Pittsburgh entered the core of my heart when I was a boy and cannot be torn out.” – Andrew Carnegie I’m lucky to have grown [...]

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Memories of Pittsburgh – Cathedral of Learning

 european, history, United States, wanderlust   Nov 8, 2016   By

I remember the first time I walked into the Cathedral of Learning, the towering symbol of the University of Pittsburgh. I was not well traveled [...]

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A Viking Invasion of Southern California!

 festival, Norway, United States   Oct 13, 2016   By

Before I get to the Viking experience, I must address European festivals in general. Back when I started this website, I thought I could get [...]

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Yesteryear Europe, September – Anne Frank Endures

 history   Sep 30, 2016   By

Anne Frank was an accomplished author, and a survivor of the Nazi onslaught of her homeland. She endured to inspire millions with her words, and [...]

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Holy Ravioli…I’m Moving to Italy!

 eurotrip, Italy, wanderlust   Sep 22, 2016   By

Unbelievable, unexpected, seemingly unreal…these are the words I use to describe my current situation. I got ‘the call’ a few weeks ago. I work for [...]

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5 Things I Love About Santa Barbara

 destinations, festival, United States, wanderlust   Sep 16, 2016   By

The story of Saint Barbara is a tragic one, if you believe it. Raised by a pagan father, she denounced his beliefs and converted to [...]

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Bastille Day 2016 – Tragedy and Triumph

 festival, France, United States   Sep 9, 2016   By

He said he was delivering ice cream…so security let him pass. Minutes later, he drove through the promenade in Nice, dashing dreams and killing lovers. [...]

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