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DIJON, FRANCE: Yep it is that Dijon which you keep in your refrigerator for flavoring your sandwiches or other dips and sauces. And that was the sole reason for me to visit this town. I wanted to know where my Dijon mustard originally came… Continue Reading “Dijon, France – the town of Mustard”
ANNECY, FRANCE: Located in the north of French Alps, Annecy is known as “the Venice” of France. Small canals and streams branching out of Lake Annecy dissect and run thru this medieval town in many parts. Its thriving center is magnificently situated among mountains,… Continue Reading “Annecy – The Venice of France”
CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND: I love visiting university towns…big or small, and when it’s a place like Cambridge, you can never say NO to that. Cambridge is mainly known for world’s one of the most-renowned universities – University of Cambridge. It was founded in the 13th… Continue Reading “Historic Cambridge in England”
BOUILLON, BELGIUM: Bouillon is the city of Godfrey, a legendary knight of the first crusade from 11th century (remember him from the movie “Kingdom of Heaven”?). This is the “Jewel of the Semois Valley” and a paradise for gourmets, nature lovers, and history enthusiasts.… Continue Reading “Godfrey’s Bouillon in Belgium”
MAINZ, GERMANY: Mainz, a delightful German town situated at the confluence of River Rhine and River Main. This is the home of famous publisher Johannes Gutenberg who introduced printing to Europe and the town where one of the Europe’s oldest and largest music publishing… Continue Reading “2 Hours in Mainz, Germany”