Vienna is a city internationally renowned for its love of music and art. It has several museums, opera houses, and concert halls showcasing famous works to the public. As the capital of Austria, Vienna is a powerhouse city, with incredible history, sights, and cuisine. Stadt Park was one of the first places we went in … Continue reading A walk through Vienna
When in Europe...try all the food! I am a major foodie and took every opportunity in Europe to try the local popular dishes. As I was there in winter I had the opportunity to try a lot of the famed winter dishes as well as a serious amount of Gluhwein! Here are just a few … Continue reading Foodies in Europe
The Christmas festive season in Europe is a month long affair, where cities and towns alike embrace the Christmas spirit through markets, activities, and endless decorations. It is a rare time of year where carols are sung, calories aren't counted, and alcohol consumption is encouraged through the use of a reusable mug! Christmas in Europe … Continue reading Christmas Markets in Europe
Being Australian, it is rather ironic to sing Christmas carols about having a 'White Christmas'. Our ambition was to go somewhere that had an abundance of snow and Austria seemed to be calling to us... Christmas Day ended up becoming an adventure up to the Austrian Alps, Ramsau specifically. There are less than 5 days … Continue reading Christmas Day in the Austrian Alps
They didn't need microphones... When in Salzburg I had the opportunity to attend a four course dinner that included very expensive champagne and live performances of some of Mozart's most famous works. Situated in the Baroque Hall at the St Peter Stiftskeller, this candlelight dinner experience is one of a kind and a truly magical … Continue reading Mozart Dinner Concert
Salzburg is a beautiful little city nestled on the Austrian border near Germany. It has a long and colourful history, developed as a city from the salt mining trade as well as being the former seat of the Archbishop of Salzburg. The Old Town in Salzburg is quaint and cultural and yes, the scene of … Continue reading Exploring Salzburg
One cannot simply go to Salzburg and not go on a sound of music tour! Yes, it was cheesy but it was an entirely necessary day tour we had to do when we visited Salzburg. Being that I was there in winter I had to use my imagination in some areas where the trees and … Continue reading The Sound of Music
