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    • What You Should Know About Hungarians Before You Travel to Hungary

      What You Should Know About Hungarians Before You Travel to Hungary

      If you are one of my readers you probably know that I am not Hungarian. Then why would I write about Hungarians if I am not one of them? I figured that being married to one for ? (don’t ask me how many) years qualifies me as an insider. After all, what better way to know a nation? So here is what you should know about Hungarians before you travel to Hungary.

      Hungarians don’t open up too easily

      Hungarians are perceived as introvert and quiet people, generally very reserved. At the same time, they are very straightforward and will seldom hide their discontent. If they dislike something they will let you know right away. They like humor and good jokes, but these are not usually a topic at first meeting. Continue Reading

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    • Fort Imperial – A Glimpse Into Croatia’s War of Independence
      • September 14, 2017

      Fort Imperial – A Glimpse Into Croatia’s War of Independence

      It’s early morning and Dubrovnik’s old town area looks deserted. No tourists taking selfies in Piazza della Loggia. No music coming from the nearby cafés. In the restaurants, the chairs are still stacked upside down on the tables. Just the sound of our hurried steps on…
    • Myths and Legends of Kauai
      • September 5, 2017

      Myths and Legends of Kauai

      Kauai is not for everyone. Especially not for those who seek bustling entertainment. There are no nightclubs, no discotheques, and no big-name performers on this island. Instead, you’ll find green mountain peaks, hidden waterfalls, pristine beaches, gentle flowing waters. There is mesmerizing beauty wherever you…
      • August 28, 2017

      Interview with Marianne Rogerson from “Mum on the Move”

      My guest this month for the Travel Blogger Interviews series is Marianne Rogerson, the creator of  Mum on the Move, a family travel blog providing destination information and travel tips for families with small children. Here is my interview with her:     1. Tell us a little…
    • Discovering Split Beyond the Vestiges of Diocletian’s Palace
      • August 18, 2017

      Discovering Split Beyond the Vestiges of Diocletian’s Palace

      I love Split! It’s a remarkable city with a vibrant life, a rich history and a very welcoming atmosphere. A typical Mediterranean town with an idyllic seaside promenade, swaying palm trees and a colorful harbor. Aside from the unsophisticated urban neighborhoods built during communism, Split managed to…
    • Inside Diocletian’s Palace – The Living Heart of Split
      • August 11, 2017

      Inside Diocletian’s Palace – The Living Heart of Split

      Ruins are by definition decayed, neglected and abandoned structures. But not in Split. A closer look at Croatia’s second largest city reveals a very unusual scene. Here, life goes on in an ancient Roman palace that has been standing for almost 1700 years. The surviving…
      • August 7, 2017

      Interview With Travel Writer Roy Stevenson

      Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Stevenson, an internationally acclaimed travel writer and popular speaker at travel writing conferences. A former physical education teacher and personal trainer, Roy turned to travel writing in 2007, after attending a travel writing workshop in Portland,…
    • Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?
      • July 28, 2017

      Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?

      Quebec City is home to some of the world’s most famous hotels. Who hasn’t heard of Le Château Frontenac, or Le Germain? And yet, there is one that consistently tops off the list of the Best Hotels in Canada: the unrivaled Auberge Saint-Antoine. Nestled in the…