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A Final Goodbye, Finally

March 9, 2010
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I’ve always been of two minds about goodbyes.  On one hand, it is what it is, so you might as well move on.  Spilled milk, and all.  On the other hand, as you may have noticed, I’m a big proponent of commemorating/celebrating things.  Firsts, lasts, name days, birthdays, Wednesdays, whatever.  I’m especially fond of commemorating [...]

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SnapShots of National Drinks: Unicum & Palinka

February 23, 2010
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Note:  This is one of those nebulous topics where I generalize for entire countries—and sometimes continents.  My views on the history and usage of certain drinks are also up for debate.  Your outraged comments and e-mails are gladly welcomed!
Remember when I said I would introduce you to Hungary’s museums and palinka?  Well, it seems that [...]

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On the Autobahn

January 26, 2010
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I used to think the German Autobahn was an idyllic, über-special road located in some remote part of Germany.  In my mind, it was flanked by waving banners and teeming with Mercedes and the odd Lamborghini.  Anyone with me on this?  My understanding was that it was part of the highway system, not the actual [...]

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Tokaj Essence

November 21, 2009
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I tasted my first Tokaji aszú wine somewhere over the Atlantic, appropriately, on my first flight to Budapest.  I remember only that the honey-colored nectar was as sweet as it looked and that I was grateful for the side of blue cheese.  Not one for dessert wines, I haven’t really touched it since, though it is [...]

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An American Guide to Goulash

October 27, 2009
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When I was growing up, goulash was something akin to leftover spaghetti.  It could be eaten hot or cold, and was comprised of mercilessly-mixed hamburger meat, marinara sauce, and macaroni noodles.  And sometimes, inexplicably, corn.  (That may have been a dream, but I’m pretty sure there was corn).  I never really thought about it.  Then [...]

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Footloose: A Running Tour of Budapest

October 19, 2009
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I ran a 10K race on Sunday.  Why?  Because I think running is the best way to really see a place.  It’s faster than walking and you’re necessarily aware of everything:  that tram to the left, the way the stones around the Parliament curve inward, the rush of the wind over the bridge.  By the [...]

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Budapest is the Capital of Hungary

October 5, 2009
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There’s a really funny TV clip about an American girl who doesn’t know of which country Budapest is the capital.  In fact, she’s never even heard of Hungary.  I wonder a bit how Hungarians feel about this, but I’m afraid to ask.  Frankly, I’m also afraid that the video might depict a certain level of [...]

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