Author Archives: Howard Goldman

Herr Johann Schendl’s family has owned the Gasthof Sänger Blondel, in Dürnstein, since 1730. The gasthof’s name is based on the legend of Richard the Lionheart’s faithful servant, Sänger Blondel, who discovered his master was imprisoned in Dürnstein castle by … Continue reading →

Frau Steiner’s correct, yet warm welcome was the balm we required after an arduous train journey that snaked through the breathtaking Alps and delicate springtime valleys of Austria  (our editorial policy forbids lurid descriptions of the exigencies of our carriages … Continue reading →

Veneta, including Venice and Treviso, was our final destination in Italy. We spent a few hours in the surprising town of Treviso upon our arrival – it is a “tax free” banking zone, featuring stylish folks, canals, smart urban planning, … Continue reading →