Austria

Austria used to have a navy and a coast, but these days is land-locked bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west.

Visiting Salzburg, Austria: Accommodation, Transport, Food & Attractions

Salzburg was easily my favourite city in Austria, and from the moment we arrived I fell madly, deeply in love with it. Filled with effortless old world charm and subtle classical…

Austria Feb 11, 2015

9 Things To Do With Kids In Vienna, Austria

Although the city of Vienna has a well-known history associated with classical music, operas and art, it is also home to schnapps, Swarovski Crystals, and psychoanalysis. All the…

Austria Dec 10, 2014

The Sound Of Music Tour: Fall In Love All Over Again… Or Just Fall In Love With Salzburg

This is the most authentic way to see many locations around Salzburg used in the Academy Award-Winning film, The Sound of Music. We sang the songs, ate the strudel, and climbed…

Austria Oct 25, 2014

Salzburg Marionette Theatre: Rescuing The Dying Art

Long before radio, TV or the cinema was the world of puppets. But just like “video killed the radio stars” so, too, did the fine art of marionette initiate its slow demise as…

Austria Oct 14, 2014

5 Diet-Killing Foods To Try In Austria

Other than the Sound of Music’s “My Favourite Things” song to guide me, I didn’t know much about Austria’s food before arriving. Famous for their sweet tooth, it should be no…

Austria Sep 22, 2014