During an idyllic afternoon at the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen, Denmark, I found this bee harvesting pollen from the flowers. The garden is located in the center of the city, on 24 acres of rolling landscape. Part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark, the goal of the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen is to add … Read more
The prettiest place in Copenhagen is Nyhavn Waterfront. The canal was ordered dug by King Christian V in the 17th century to facilitate the shipping of goods and off-loading of fishermen’s catch. Over the next century, wooden houses were built along the canal and the area became synonymous with beer, sailors and prostitution. The once … Read more
There is a saying in the real estate trade: “The three most important factors in real estate are location, location, and location!” During a recent visit to Luxembourg City, I realized that this motto is as important for cities and states as it is for houses. Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy … Read more
Talk about a tease! Florence Bucciacchio, my host from the Dijon Tourism Office began my gastronomic tourism exploration of Dijon, France, with a visit to the Les Halles Market, but she wouldn’t let me buy anything. “I’ve booked lunch for us at one of two Michelin Star restaurants in our city, and I don’t want … Read more
Private mansions such as the Hôtel Gauthier (left) and the Hôtel Rigoley de Chevigny surround the rectangular Place des Cordeliers square in Dijon, France. The place is named for the former convent of the Franciscans (once known as Cordeliers), which is a few feet away on Turgot street. Following the Franciscans, who settled in Dijon in … Read more
