Monthly Archives: April 2015

Mellow Velo: Les Villages de Bourgogne

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Howard Goldman

“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” – Julia Child Hop over les Alpes via Brussels and we are delivered in Geneva, gateway to promises of lush plaisir awaiting us in Burgundy. Exercise, adventure, and epicurean delights are our mission … Continue reading →

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Down the Danube: Bratislava and Budapest

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Howard Goldman

“ It is pleasant to have been to a place the way the river went.” – Henry David Thoreau Peering east from Vienna, we “Google” Slovenia incorrectly, and end up in Slovakia! (just some EU humor) Bratislava is 80 kilometers, … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Ringstrasse

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Howard Goldman

  “When you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna.” -Napoleon Bonaparte We take our seats for dinner at stylish restaurant Huft. The man at an adjoining table politely removes his leather portfolio occupying my chair. Sheaves of fresh music … Continue reading →

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