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Dijon, France: Mustard Capital of the Universe

Posted on November 13, 2013 by jayandtanya

This weekend we visited Dijon, arguably the mustard capital of the universe.  This store, Moutarde Maille, is ground zero for mustard.  Mustard with basil, with pimento, with figs, with truffles, olives, cherries and on and on….a veritable mustard heaven on … Continue reading →

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Santorini

Posted on November 8, 2013 by jayandtanya

This was our second visit to Santorini.  When we first were here in March, 1992 it was a quieter place.  We had arrived about 5am on the ferry from Piraeus, were dog-tired and took a shuttle bus from the dock … Continue reading →

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Messina, Sicily

Posted on November 6, 2013 by jayandtanya

OK, we know Messina is of historical importance.  But spending about four hours here really didn’t give us a real feel for the place.  In the photo you can see the Strait of Messina, which separates Sicily from the mainland of … Continue reading →

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Rhodes, Greece

Posted on October 28, 2013 by jayandtanya

Rhodes is one of those islands that we really need to re-visit.  On this trip in mid-October we got just a taste of this place and were able to see the highlights:  the Plateau of Filerimos with the Church of Our … Continue reading →

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Patmos, Greece

Posted on October 27, 2013 by jayandtanya

Patmos is one of those small Greek islands one seldom hears about but yet has significant importance in Christianity.  It was on Patmos that the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation while living in a cave after hearing the … Continue reading →

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Sorrento & Pompeii

Posted on October 26, 2013 by jayandtanya

It was a stormy, blustery morning two weeks ago when we got to Sorrento, Italy.  The city itself is supposed to be beautiful and viewed from the sea we could understand why it’s such a popular destination.  Sorrento is the … Continue reading →

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October Trip to Eastern Mediterranean

Posted on October 25, 2013 by jayandtanya

We just returned from an incredible 15-day trip to Israel, Turkey, Cypress, Crete and a few other amazing places.  We’ll be posting photos and commentary over the next several days as we digest the amount of input we experienced over … Continue reading →

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Karlsruhe

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jayandtanya

There are so many places in Germany that get very little mention in guidebooks.  One of these is Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg.  The town actually started in 1715, when the head guy of Baden, or margrave as he was called, ordered … Continue reading →

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Weekend in Liechtenstein

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jayandtanya

Liechtenstein is one of those tiny countries we had always wanted to visit.  Little places like this, including other midgets like Monaco or San Marino, seem to have an independent and fearless spirit.  Despite all odds and through the quirks … Continue reading →

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Wiesbaden Stadtfest 2013

Posted on September 29, 2013 by jayandtanya

Germans love festivals!  Throughout the year you can find some kind of festival practically anywhere in this beautiful country.  And we don’t mean just Oktoberfest.  This weekend in Wiesbaden we celebrated Stadtfest or “city festival”, complete with Oom-Pah bands, food, wine, … Continue reading →

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