Category Archives: Austria

Winter Weekend in Austria

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Steve

“Do you think I should wear a fur coat like that guy? What about a man-purse?” I asked my wife as we strolled along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the main streets of the ski town of Seefeld, Austria.  The man had … Continue reading →

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The Grand Tour of Europe

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Steve

From the 17th through the 19th centuries, many upper class British young men traveled a traditional path through Europe called the Grand Tour.  The Grand Tour served as an educational rite of passage whereby the traveler learned about culture, history, … Continue reading →

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There is no Food on Czech Highways

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Steve

I knew by looking at the map that it was going to be difficult driving out of Vienna to go the direction we needed to go.  Vienna, being such an old city, has no proper outer ring freeway, no straight … Continue reading →

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Claustrophobic in Vienna

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Steve

After breakfast we attempted to navigate the public transport system of Vienna.  Since we were staying on the outskirts of the city, we had to make our way to the city center.  We rode a bus, then a tram (streetcar), … Continue reading →

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Crashing the Local Wine Garden in Vienna

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Steve

Today was cold and rainy.  We walked around Salzburg’s old town, but the girls were cold and didn’t enjoy it.  Plus, we have seen a few shopping areas already on this trip.  We had lunch in a deli, and bought … Continue reading →

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