Talk to any Canadian motorcycle enthusiast and they’ll all tell you about how much they dread that time of year when they need to put the bike away in the garage and wait at least six months to ride again. I know this because I am one of those Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts. Earlier this year, […]
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The Journey To Gran Canaria With An Unexpected Turn Of Events
The Canary Islands, a beautiful Spanish archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, is a group of seven volcanic islands each known for their very different landscapes and terrain. The seven islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Earlier this year, during one of our coldest days […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Quick Guide To Zell am See, Austria
Attention all you outdoor sports enthusiasts and relaxation seekers, have I got a place for you to visit! What would you say if I told you that there is a picturesque village located on one of the cleanest lakes in all of Europe that offers outdoor activities all year round and spectacular mountain scenery in […]
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 […]
A City Guide To Steyr, Austria
Located in the heart of Upper Austria, sits the quaint little city of Steyr. Not only is this place absolutely beautiful, but it is actually one of Austria’s more industrialized cities, specializing in the manufacturing of arms, which made the small city boom in the 19th-century, steel, iron-ore mining and vehicle supplies. As fascinating as […]