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Tag Archives: Eastern Europe
Croatian Klapa – A Soulful Tradition
When I am feeling deadened by the toll of fibro on my body and weighed down by all the obligations of life, I fall back into the comfort and inspiration of music. Today, I broke my latest writer’s block with … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Europe, Music
Tagged Croatia, Diocletian, Eastern Europe, folk music, klapa, music, Roman Empire, Split, travel
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The art of souvenir hunting
This morning, as I reached for my lotion bottle to soothe my chapped hands, I found myself once again in Italy. Specifically, the small grocery store on Venice’s Strada Nuova. Instead of the snow-covered streets of Wisconsin, I stood in the aisles … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Europe
Tagged Croatia, Eastern Europe, Hungary, Krakow, Poland, souvenirs, travel, Venice
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Menagerie of Structures
I realize it has been almost 4 days since I last posted…my apologies! I have hopped and skipped from Gdansk to Warsaw to Prague, winding my way through the diverse historical sites and cities of Poland and the Czech Republic. … Continue reading
A Culinary Tour
By popular demand, I am going to share a little about all the food and restaurants I have been experiencing. I have tried everything from picnics to waterside seafood cafes. The food is excellent; I am eating very well. In … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Europe, Food and dining
Tagged Croatia, Eastern Europe, food, Ljubljana, Lokanda, restaurants, travel, Venice
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Lovely Ljubljana
I have only been in Slovenia one day now and I am ready to move here permanently. The country is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the vibe of this city is relaxed, with an intellectual cafe scene along a meandering river … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Europe, Food and dining
Tagged dining, Eastern Europe, food, Harambasa, Ljubljana, Skocjan Caves, Slovenia, Yugoslavia
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Goal: To Pack Light (for real this time!)
I have been scrambling through the last items on my to-do list for my trip to Eastern Europe, and at the top of my list, in big bold letters and underlined three times, is Pack Light (for real this time!). … Continue reading
Posted in travel tips, travel with fibromyalgia
Tagged Eastern Europe, fibromyalgia, packing, packing tips, travel
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