European capitals are among my favorite cities in the world. Paris, Vienna, Prague, Rome, Budapest, and Dublin offer travelers big bang for their bucks. For those who have limited time and/or resources, hitting the main European capital cities easily checks all the boxes when it comes to history, food, culture, shopping, and the quintessential tourist […]
The number of times I’ve been asked how I became a culinary {and travel} writer is too many to count. Frankly, I’m not exactly sure how to answer. Eating is an essential part of life, and I appreciate good food, whether it’s chicken and rice served from a Singaporean hawker stand or a perfect French […]
I adore Austria and think it should be on everyone’s travel wish list. Whether visiting the pristine city of Vienna, the mountains of Tyrol, or the stunning town of Salzburg, Austria is a treasure trove of culture, history, culinary specialties, wine, and breathtaking nature. I’ve had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time […]
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Austria. Whether summer, spring, fall, or winter, Austria calls to me like few other places. Tiroler Bauerngröstl, Gemischter Satz, and, of course, the schnapps, never disappoint. Austrians are a welcoming bunch, and whenever I get the chance to visit Austria, there’s never a moment’s hesitation.
My recent two-week tour of Austria with Best of the Alps and the Austrian Tourism Board began in the awe-inspiring Alps and moved on to three spectacular cities. From west to east, I thoroughly enjoyed some of the best vistas, culture, history, food, wine, and people that Austria has to offer. This was easily one […]
It was a gorgeous summer Saturday and a perfect backdrop for my first trip to Vienna, Austria’s capital city. As the taxi took me from the train station to my hotel, I squinted beneath my dark glasses from the bright sun reflecting off of the pristine buildings of the Ringstrasse.
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