Road trip USA – from Minnesota to Indiana Dunes

We had a week to get to NYC, so timing was everything on this road trip. We left our Airbnb…

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Coming to America

America has always been an exciting travel destination, especially since the country is huge and each state has at least…

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A detour to Lille – what to see and do

We left Rouen and with it Normandy and took the train at 7:09 to Lille, which is the only direct…

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Restaurant Roth

Sunday lunch at Restaurant Roth was a typical Viennese affair. The restaurant, close to the center, is actually part of…

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What to do in Rouen Part 1

Rouen has been the capital of Normandy since the time before the Plantagenets and was therefore an important stop on…

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Breakfast at The Guesthouse Vienna – update

Interestingly enough I’ve never had breakfast at The Guesthouse Vienna except for the two times I reviewed it. The first…

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Cliff walking in Étretat

The cliffs of Étretat are a sight to behold. Taking the circular route to the west there was one stunning view after another.

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An overnight stay in Honfleur

Leaving Deauville we drove further east along the coast to Honfleur, another town on the coast. Unlike Deauville it doesn’t…

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Breakfast at Bouvier

Breakfast at a hotel is not my favorite after a couple disappointments in Vienna, like Donnersmarkt or &flora. I mean…

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Chez Bernard – update

Chez Bernard has turned into my Christmas location. Every December 24th (okay since three years to be exact) my friend…

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