Warning: Do not read this post if you are hungry, or on a diet. You’ve been warned. đŸ˜‰ If there is a country that is extremely proud of their food and beer culture, it’s definitely Austria; and for good reason too, it is damn delicious. Traditional Austrian food is typically on the heavier side and […]
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Travelling Around Austria By Train
Travelling by rail is ultimately my favourite way to navigate through a country’s picturesque landscapes. Sitting back in complete comfort as the train makes its way through lush green valleys, around towering mountains and passing by cute little villages, you’ll realize how much travelling by train is really the best way to make your way […]
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25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To Austria
From the bustling imperial city of Vienna, to the snow capped mountains of Innsbruck, Austria’s ever changing landscapes are nothing short of extraordinary. Visiting Austria for the first time was a treat to the senses. I tasted delicious traditional cakes and hearty dishes, smelt clean fresh air, heard the click clacking of horse drawn carriages […]
Visiting A Traditional Austrian Coffee House – Everything You Need To Know
Coffee is to an Austrian as pizza is to an Italian; it’s a staple of life and a large part of the culture. Coffee houses aren’t only found within Vienna though, and are found dotted throughout the entire country of Austria. Coffee is meant to be enjoyed and sipped slowly within these traditional Austrian coffee […]
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Riding The Innsbruck Cable Car – A Guide To The Nordkettenbahnen
As soon as you arrive into Innsbruck, you’re bound to have a view of the massively gorgeous Nordkette Mountain that towers over the city below. The Nordkette is considered “The Jewel of The Alps” and for good reason; it’s breathtaking. It’s the southernmost mountain, which boasts panoramic views of Innsbruck and the Karwendel area, which […]
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The Perfect Austrian Travel Itinerary For Nine Days
Austria is a country that has a handful of incredible cities, villages and towns to visit, but if you are on a week or two long vacation to the country, how do you decided what to see, where to go and how to get around? My recent visit to Austria spanned a total of nine […]
What To See & Do In Innsbruck, Austria
Careening around the towering Alps by train and gazing out at grand mountains, turquoise coloured streams, emerald green fields dotted with grazing sheep and cows, made me realize how much I was actually falling head over heels in love with Austria. The scenic ride from Zell am See to Innsbruck was one of the prettiest […]
A Day Trip To Hallstatt, Austria – A Complete Guide
Nestled in the heart of the Salzkammergut Lake Region within Austria, sits the most idyllic and stunning little village of Hallstatt. Hallstatt is a place I’ve wanted to visit since the moment I laid my eyes on a photo of its beautiful 16th-century cabin-like homes and the jaw-dropping beauty of the Alpine scenery. Now, Hallstatt […]
How To Spend 2 Days In Salzburg, Austria
Ahh, Salzburg. Where do I even begin to describe your divine beauty? If this sounds like the beginning of a cheesy love letter to a long lost lover, well, you wouldn’t be wrong because I kind of did have a love affair with Salzburg. This city, which is situated on the banks of the Salzach River […]
A Complete Guide To Gmunden, Austria
Gmunden is a small lakeside town that sits at the northern edge of the 12 kilometre long Traunsee (Traun Lake) in the Salzkammergut area of Upper Austria. It is mostly known to Austrians as a summer health resort town and for its wide variety of brine and salt spa treatments that are available in that […]