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  • Governing Ville de Luxembourg

    On Thursday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. I visited the City office and met with the Ville de Luxembourg’s international relations representative, Jenna Dietrich. She was so knowledgeable and delightful to speak with. Through my meeting with her, and through… Continue reading

    Governing Ville de Luxembourg
  • Meeting Léa Linster

    Just around the corner from Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Palace, I was on the hunt for some world-famous madeleines – the delightful French pastry known for its sponge-like quality and shell shape. It turns out I was in for much more… Continue reading

    Meeting Léa Linster
  • Spring day in Strasbourg Si’l vous plaît

    While Paris is all the glam, smaller French towns like Strasbourg, Colmar, and Metz in the Northeast’s Alsace-Lorraine area offer all the charm, as we found during a mother-daughter weekend trip from our home base in Luxembourg City. Kicking off… Continue reading

    Spring day in Strasbourg Si’l vous plaît
  • Easter in Engleberg

    On this holy weekend, the hills and countryside were alive with rejoicing – from alpenglow to edleweiss, and everything in between. Natalia and I enjoyed a weekend driving from Luxembourg through Strasbourg and Colmar, France, to Engleberg, Switzerland, and back.… Continue reading

    Easter in Engleberg
  • Fam Lux

    “FamLux” was born on WhatsApp when Natalia – at age 24 – moved to Luxembourg in September 2025 at the request of her company to help open their new office. It’s one way our family stays in touch remotely. But… Continue reading

    Fam Lux
  • Moien, Luxembourg!

    Moien (Moy-en), Wei meet et? Or, “Hi, how are you?” in Luxembourgish. Welcome to “easy living” – where nearly any language goes (70% foreign residents and 168 nationalities represented here), where transportation is free, streets are clean, and where the… Continue reading

    Moien, Luxembourg!
  • New Year’s Concert at Grand Teatre del Liceu

    A European New Year’s Day tradition at Grand Teatre del Liceu lifts the spirits with Strauss waltzes, polkas, and more. Continue reading

    New Year’s Concert at Grand Teatre del Liceu
  • Touching Hearts On Tour

    Alonzo King LINES Ballet kicks off its 2024-25 global tour to a sold out audience in Portland, Oregon. Find out if they’re coming your way. Continue reading

    Touching Hearts On Tour
  • Joffrey Ballet Season Opener 2024

    Joffrey Ballet 69th season opens with Atonement at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. Continue reading

    Joffrey Ballet Season Opener 2024
  • Ballet Idaho Shines

    Ballet Idaho’s final performance of its 23-24 Season included a world premiere of Carmen to remember. Continue reading

    Ballet Idaho Shines