Christmas Markets in Austria
This winter, I went on a mission: visit all of the Christmas markets in Vienna. Results? Not only did I visit (and document) my visit to all of the Viennese…
Haus der Musik, Vienna, Austria
Before being the Haus der Musik, the building was actually used for several different reasons, including an imperial foundry, a pawn shop and auction house and Archduke Charles' palace from…
Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt is a cute little village in northwestern Austria. Alpine houses climb the salt mountain of this UNESCO World Heritage site. A word of advice though, do not go on…
Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
It was by a strange twist in fate that Elizabeth of Bavaria ended up marrying Franz Joseph. Elizabeth was accompanying her mother and eldest sister Helene ("Néné") to what was…
Albertina, Vienna, Austria
Beyond the museum's impressive graphic art collection, the Albertina truly guides its guest through the ages of art. The permanent collection guides the viewer from Monet to Picasso. Until January…
Vienna City Center
Take a virtual tour by hovering on the pulsating dots below for information on important sites in Vienna. Click anywhere on the page to close the pop-ups or follow the…
Disney in Billa during the Holidays
'Tis the season to bombard customers with brand reminder campaigns. Especially if they are customers with kids. Christmas season is the best time to try to sell frivolous products to…
Salzburg, Austria
Literally translated, Salzburg means salt fortress. Salzburg became a rich town during medieval times thanks to its salt mines and tax on trade that passed through its river. The river…
Ottakringer Brewery, Vienna, Austria
Ottakringer has been owned by the same family since it was founded in 1837. It is the last large brewery left in Vienna and one of the last independent breweries…
Burg Kreuzenstein, Austria
Owls and eagles and vultures! Oh my! We may not have learned a whole lot about the actual castle but we sure had fun ducking away from the birds!