croissant on a plate

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I’d never really considered that the croissant might not actually have originated in France. The golden, flaky pastry softened by layers of butter is practically the national symbol of this country, after all. But, lo and behold, this iconic pastry actually hails from further east – Vienna, Austria, to be exact. Continue Reading

A sunny, blue sky day with some clouds in Strasbourg.

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There are so many gorgeous sites to see in Strasbourg, but if I’m being honest, seeing them up close while on the run isn’t ideal. That’s why this route begins in the center of Strasbourg and loops outside the city center. You get away from the congestion of the city, pass flâneurs along the canal, and loop out past some of the most gorgeous buildings in the city.Continue Reading