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Take a look below to find all our posts about Austria in chronological order:

Vienna Sightseeing With the Vienna Pass – Does it Really Save Money?

Vienna Sightseeing with the Vienna Pass Austria is picturesque country filled with art, history, culture, and delicious food. Its capital, Vienna was home to several geniuses in their industry like Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. Visiting Vienna is like visiting living breathing history. The buildings in the main square sing with life and personalities of their …

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Best Ski Resorts in Austria: Plan The Perfect Ski Holiday In Austria

Best Ski Resorts in Austria Austria is notorious for being a beautiful country. The villages are breathtaking and the history is fascinating. Not to mention the food is comforting and delicious. But have you ever skied there before? In the winter, Austria becomes a wonderland you’d think snow fairies live in. There is no good …

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The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe

A trip for Valentines Day? What a way to make some everlasting memories with the man or woman on your side. Here are some ideas for the most romantic Valentines Day destinations in Europe: The Most Romantic City in Europe: Paris by  Honeymoon Always You can’t go without mentioning Paris when speaking about Romantic getaways in …

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A Christmas Market River Cruise on the Viking Baldur

My husband Bill and I were invited to take a cruise with Viking River Cruises and decided that a Christmas Market Cruise on the Danube could be a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. Our 7-day river cruise started in Passau, Germany and ended in Budapest, Hungary. This was our first river cruise on …

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The Darker Side of Vienna

Vienna is one of the world’s great cities, even though today she has somewhat the air of a vast museum. But these tourist treasures have stories, some very dark, bitter, and complex.   Listen to a native son, Sigmund Freud. “Like you, I have an indomitable affection for Vienna and Austria,” the doctor wrote to …

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Tracing Vienna’s Musical Heritage

  Every city has its own personality: New York – the stiletto socialite, flitting easily between groups; Berlin – the punk clutching her beer and talking philosophy; Florence – the museum board member with a big hat and a glass of good Chianti. Hand in hand with these characters come the strengths that define them: Berlin has dance …

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