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Bratislava’s Classical Music Festivals
Fall brings a series of classical music events to Bratislava. Last Friday, September 28th, kicked off the 16 day long Bratislava Music Festival. Most of the events will be performed in the large and small halls of the newly renovated… Read More ›
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The Traditions of Autumn
Autumn Leaves If instantaneous time travel were a reality, I would go back to the United States this weekend. Perhaps I would drop into Denver and catch the Broncos game. Peyton Manning lives there now, and I live in Bratislava. Who saw that… Read More ›
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3 Days in the Tatras Mountains of Slovakia
When Igor and Vlasta ask us to go to the Tatras Mountains, we pack. What better way to see the central region of Slovakia than thru the eyes, and with the support, of two locals. I had read an editorial… Read More ›
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One year in Bratislava
It is a week of reflection as we approach our first anniversary in Bratislava this Friday. A time when we couldn’t find Bratislava on a map is a dimly flickering memory. We forget most of our friends still can’t recall… Read More ›
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“Meet me at Korzo”: A Slovak Tradition
My parents met at a grange hall dance. I’ve heard the story a hundred times. It was March 13th, a Friday night. Whenever a Friday the 13th rolled around, my mother reminded me once more what a lucky day it… Read More ›
The World In Between 