Schonbrunn Palace is the former summer residence of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, situated just outside of the centre of Vienna. Easily accessible by train, we took a day trip out to the wonderfully excessive palace. The Schloss Schonbrunn was built on what was once a hunting ground for the royals. It is the former home of … Continue reading Schonbrunn Palace
New York City is filled with energy, a metropolitan wonderland of neighbourhoods and things to see and do. Ignoring the typical tourist traps for a day we opted to get off the subway at the West Village and see where the day took us. Neighbourhood wandering is the best way to see New York as … Continue reading Neighbourhood wandering in NYC
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
