Austria

A Man Called Katō? — Milena Michiko Flašar’s Mr. Katō Plays Family is being compared to Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove. At least, it is so by the publicity department at the former novel’s publisher. The reason why is that both books share a “new lease on life” theme, but in the case of…

Ghosts of the Hapsburg dynasty haunt the 21st century. Recently, two heirs of the Hapsburgs have been in the news. The younger — Ferdinand Hapsburg — is a race car driver, and the elder — Eduard Karl Joseph Michael Marcus Koloman Volkhold Maria Habsburg-Lothringen — is an influencer for Viktor…

It’s been a fun run looking up the different materials around Dynex and trying to make sense of it. But we need to move on to other things, there’s not much more to see around this. Just as a recap for those in the future we have this post for…

Amadeus ambushes us in his hometown. — After three weeks in Austria, Teresa (my beloved spouse) and I arrived in Salzburg, our final destination. We’ve been all over the Tyrollean Alps, and so hitting this Baroque masterpiece of a city was, frankly, a bit sad for us. Salzburg straddles two limestone hills which are the gateway to…

As spring fades away, Austria sparkles with new beginnings. My dear friends, I am currently in Austria. As spring comes to an end in Austria, the landscape is bursting with colors and flowers. …

If you’re brave enough to explore it, it’s up to you to decide. — My husband and I finally retired! This milestone called for an epic getaway. We knew ours had to offer a touch of adventure. We got that in spades at Eisriesenwelt — The World’s Largest Ice Cave. …

In this article, I shared my favorite five apps when traveling to Europe. Today, I want to share three apps for your trip to Vienna that I used while I was there in December 2022. They were extremely helpful during my stay. WienMobil Because my sister was living in Austria, she…

Austria’s biggest thrill ride — The name Grossglockner literally means “big bell.” It suits Austria’s highest mountain, because it kind of looks like a bell (well more like a pyramid, I think). Still, at 3,798 meters above sea level (12, 461 ft.), it’s the biggest damn bell in the world, and the second tallest peak…

Austria, a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural heritage, is home to a collection of enchanting cities. From the imperial grandeur of Vienna to the alpine charm of Innsbruck and the musical heritage of Salzburg, each city in Austria offers a unique blend of architectural wonders, artistic treasures…