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Great Market Hall Budapest 

Posted on September 12, 2015 by

While at the conference this week, I enjoyed many lunches at the market. The market was originally constructed in 1894, but a fire destroyed half the roof in 1896.  Following repairs the market reopened in 1897. Along with the many … Continue reading →

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Lunch at the Budapest Market 

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

This is the largest market in Budapest. The first floor features fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables. The second floor hosts Hungarian street food and vendors catering to tourists. The food is cheap and plentiful. A must visit.   

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The Budapest Wine Festival 

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

I’ve been in Budapest all week attending a professional conference. After the late afternoon session,  a colleague and I ventured up to the Castle District to savor the grape  harvest at the Budapest Wine Festival. What an amazing event. Over … Continue reading →

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Istanbul

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

http://animoto.com/play/j5i0HTZ15sozRaCsJ13FjA This is a video I made after my first trip to Istanbul in October 2011.  Istanbul is an amazing city, filled with contrasts and contradictions. If you have been there, you understand.  If you haven’t walked its cobble stoned … Continue reading →

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