Posts Tagged ‘Postcards From Europe’

March 4, 2010 | Megan Eaves

7 Great Cheap Cities in Europe

Despite the low U.S. dollar, these seven hidden corners of Europe are still a cheapo traveler’s dream.

February 15, 2010 | Megan Eaves

Pancake Tuesday!

We know it as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, but in many European countries, the day before Lent is Pancake Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday or simply Pancake Day.
The origins of Pancake Day, like many pre-Lenten festivities, come from the desire to indulge in all the things you were giving up for Lent. In this case, the [...]

February 9, 2010 | Megan Eaves

A Slovak Sunset

Before I went to the Slovak Republic, I had ideas about Bratislava.

February 7, 2010 | Megan Eaves

Great Cocktails of Europe: Mulled Wine

It is called as Glühwein in Germany and Austria. Glögg in the Scandinavian countries. In France, it is referred to as vin chaud. And you and I know it as simply mulled wine. It’s hard to say who first came up with this delightful winter warmer, but almost every European country has some version of [...]

February 3, 2010 | Megan Eaves

World Innovation: Dansk Design Centre

The Danish Design Centre is a modern design museum that traces the functionality, usefulness and sustainability of everyday objects.

January 30, 2010 | Megan Eaves

Salzburg in Winter

Scenic photo of Salzburg in the winter taken from the Monchsburg hill above the city.

January 29, 2010 | Megan Eaves

Dublin’s Tradfest – Irish Music Galore!

If you are at all interested in the traditional music and culture of Ireland, you would have a ball at the Temple Bar Tradfest, a 5-day festival celebrating all things Irish. This is no Paddy’s Day parade pandering to tourists – Tradfest is the real deal, each year hosting a spectacular lineup of some of [...]

January 28, 2010 | Megan Eaves

A Beginner’s Guide to Drinking Guinness

A few groundrules for drinking a proper Guinness in a proper Irish pub.

January 20, 2010 | Sara Harding

Getting More Than I Expected in Cobh, Ireland

Toward the end of my semester in Ireland, I started to get a little bored. I had become well acquainted with the bars and clubs of Cork and I had been to most of the local sights like the Rose Garden at Fitzgerald Park, the small-but-entertaining Cork Museum, and the Crawford Art Gallery. But I [...]

January 19, 2010 | Sara Harding

The English Market: A Delicious Destination

Ireland isn’t know for its fine cuisine, and to a certain extent this is an accurate assessment. To be fair, the comfort food is great. Shepherd’s pie and Irish stew are fantastic and I had some great fish chowders while I was staying in seaside towns. Irish soda bread or black currant scones with fresh [...]

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