This castle sits high on a hill and is protected by a sharp turn in the River Sûre, which surrounds the town and the castle on three sides, providing a natural moat. The structure is in ruins, but the 250 residents of Esch-sur-Sûre can sleep at night since there’s little risk of getting attacked. […]
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Esch-sur-Sûre
This town of 250 residents is the second-smallest commune (communes are nation-wide administrative divisions of which Luxembourg, the country, has 116) in Luxembourg. Esch-sur-Sûre is located in northwest Luxembourg and is a 45-minute drive from Luxembourg City. The river Sauer winds through the area and Upper Lake Sûre is to the west. There’s a lot […]
Design City Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s stylish touch: industrial and urban design is integrated into daily life, courtesy of MUDAM (Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean) and the City of Luxembourg.
Oh, vel’oh!
Luxembourg’s bicycle share system is the best bargain in town. The first half hour of use is free; thereafter the first hour is 1€ and up to 24 hours is 5€. What better way to sightsee or get from Point A to Point B than on two wheels? There are 54 stations in Luxembourg’s city […]
Casino Luxembourg
C’est forum d’art contemporain – nary a blackjack table in sight. This is one of the most appealing museums in Luxembourg. In addition to two floors of well-curated exhibites, there is also an extensive art library in which to lose yourself. Second Lives: Jeux masqués et autres Je explores identity, both genuine and fabricated, through […]
Moving Out
How long does it take a container of household goods to travel from New York City to Luxembourg City? a) 3 weeks b) 5 weeks c) if a car is included in the shipment, it’s your best guess. How did you know the answer was “c”? Yes, including a vehicle slows the process because […]
Mauvais Contenu
Our lone bag of recyclables was the only one left on the curb this morning. Why, oh why, municipality of Luxembourg, did you not pick up our garbage? Is it because the wine bottles are from France and the beer bottles are from Belgium? For new arrivals to Luxembourg, here’s a run-down on the recycling […]
Action!
Wonderful show, amazing crew! This weekend, we had a blast shooting a hit American television show. Stay tuned for more details… (Special thanks to Matt and Larry for convincing me to go ahead with it this!)
Strand Bookstore
A New York institution since 1927 – no easy feat! When Strand Bookstore opened on Fourth Avenue, it was one of 48 bookstores on Book Row. Today, it is the only one remaining. 828 Broadway @ 12th Street, New York, NY
Alan’s Alley
This is one of the last remaining video stores in Manhattan. I love how the selections are arranged by actors and that everything from classic to obscure can be found on its crammed shelves. The staff is always happy to make recommendations. And, like many of the best independent fixtures in New York, there is […]
