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Freedom Isn’t Free: Reflections on a Visit to Normandy, France
In July, we visited Normandy in France. It was a trip I had wanted to make…
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48 hours in Berlin: celebrating 75 years of democracy
I don’t think any European city conjures up so much imagery and emotion as that of…
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An Epic Night at the Odeon of Herodus Atticus: A Sprint to the Opera in Athens
In a sprint to rival the original marathon run, my husband and I weaved our way…
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Historic reasons to visit Delft (and it’s not just the pottery)…
Delft is well known among Brits for its beautiful blue-and-white pottery, with its intricate Delftware designs.…
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My book project – 1 year in
A year ago I decided to write a biography on my late Father. I had no…
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