Tag: alsace
Castles and vineyards
This is quite a tough route in and around the wine villages of Alsace. Not especially technical, but given the general topography there was a lot of climbing to be done.
The route is particularly representative of the region: castles (often ruins), vineyards and panoramic views.
Walking route: Châtenois – Wick – Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Orschwiller – Kintzheim …
Alsace
Squeezed between the Vosges and the Rhine the Alsace region stretches narrowly along France’s spine, flanked by Germany to the north and east and by Switzerland to the south.
To the west Alsace borders Lorraine, a region towards which it has traditionally held a superiority complex. Historically however, Alsace and Lorraine have often shared similar characteristics …
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Back to books
After a spell reading work-related stuff and watching screens for entertainment, I recently returned to my beloved literature. Here’s my current list (and ignore the cheapo deals if you’re a latecomer): Natsuo Kirino “Out” Haruki …
- Originally published: 19 Jul 2005 in Books
How to wash your hands
Good to know that, in these difficult times of swine ‘flu, bird ‘flu and just plain old ‘flu, there’s always someone there with timely advice. So just in case you’ve forgotten since you …
- Originally published: 8 Oct 2009 in Humour
Muur van Geraardsbergen
Every year on the first weekend in April, the Ronde van Vlaanderen cycle race files through the lanes and villages of Flanders. If this sounds like a Sunday idyll to you, think about …
- Originally published: 4 Aug 2008 in Europe
Rotterdam
The self-image of the city is that of a no-nonsense workers’ city …. There is a saying: “Amsterdam to party, Den Haag (The Hague) to live, Rotterdam to work”. So says the Wikipedia …
- Originally published: 10 Mar 2009 in Europe
Buena Vista Social Club presents (2008 Tour)
Last year, we managed to get tickets for the Buena Vista Social Club presents date at Sheffield City Hall but we were in the cheap seats. Having long since learned that the …
- Originally published: 9 May 2008 in Concerts
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Hello you. I'm Mike Padgett and I work in the technology sector as an Information Designer.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.