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Tips for Cycling The Danube

April 27, 2017 By Guest Contributor This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Bridge over the Danube at Night: Cycling the danube from Passau to Bratislava

Tips for Cycling The Danube From Passau to Bratislava Hi everyone, my names Mike, and I’m currently cycling around Thailand while running my bike blog - Pinch-Flat. Recently I was able to go on an adventure across Europe on my bicycle, and today I’m here to tell you about one of the more relaxing sections of the ride - cycling the Danube from Passau to Bratislava. The Danube River rises from the ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Austria, Eastern Europe, Germany, Western Europe, Slovakia Tagged With: Germany, Austria, Vienna

Up Close Picture of the Week: Salzburg from the Mirabell Garden

August 6, 2011 By Terri Fogarty This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Salzburg is a beautiful, baroque city located right on the Salzach River, with parks, historical sites and wonderful music venues, plus shopping and dining spots that won’t put a huge hole in your pocketbook. The Mirabell Garden is just one of the many must-see sights in Salzburg. Photo by Bill Fogarty for EuropeUpClose.com ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Austria Tagged With: Austria

Family Fun in Vienna

April 1, 2009 By Terri Fogarty This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Vienna may seem like the place for cafe culture, but it offers so much more. Families of all ages will enjoy the many opportunities for fun in this light-hearted city. Museums that kids will love ZOOM Children's Museum With a variety of exhibitions and hands-on programs, Zoom Children's Museum appeals to kids  from 8 months old to teens. Little ones will have wonderful tactile ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Austria Tagged With: Austria, Vienna

Our Guide to Tipping in Europe

December 8, 2017 By Terri Fogarty This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Tipping in Europe - What You Need to Know Traveling to Europe should be an adventure, but trying to figure out the tipping rules for each country can be a headache.   Here is our quick guide to the ins and outs of tipping in Europe. Tipping in Austria At restaurants in Austria you should round up the bill, or tip 5-10%. Tip in cash, handing the tip directly to the server, or tell the server how ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Money Matters Tagged With: Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Europe, Money Matters

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