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• One year in Bratislava

  By Julie Callahan on September 16, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• “Meet me at Korzo”: A Slovak Tradition

  By Julie Callahan on September 9, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  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 Apponyi House and Viticulture Museum – Bratislava

  By Julie Callahan on September 2, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  There are two types of museums.  The world renowned museums showcase a multinational collection of priceless art or war plunder.  I love to stroll thru the treasures of the Louvre, the British Museum, the Rijks.  The second type of museum illuminates… Read More ›

• A hike above Bratislava: Slavin Monument and Horsky Park

  By Julie Callahan on August 26, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Bratislava is often a day trip from Vienna or a few hours of shore leave from a Danube River cruise.   During the day, tourists herd from the river  to Michael’s gate before herding out-of-town.  I love the old town, but for those willing… Read More ›

• Biking Bratislava: A short ride to Vojenske Cintorin – A World War 1 Cemetery

  By Julie Callahan on August 12, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Bratislava sits at the crossroads of bike trails which travel for days across Europe or hours over the  nearby border to Austria.  They hug the Danube thru Hungary to Budapest or cut south to circle the Neusiedlersee.  In short, it’s a bikers paradise for all length trips from… Read More ›

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