Here’s my guide to spending 10 perfect days in Central Europe. This Central Europe itinerary takes you to Central Europe’s most illustrious cities: Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, and Budapest. It also gives you day trip options for visiting Cesly Krumlov, Bratislava Slovakia, and/or Austria’s Wachau Valley. These spectacular Central European cities have emerged from the shadows … Read more
Need some destination inspiration to plan a one week itinerary for Central Europe? Here’s my guide to spending 1 perfect week in Central Europe, with eight sample itineraries. One week in Central Europe might not seem like much time. But, with some advance planning and ambition, you can definitely have a bucket list adventure. Central … Read more
“The streets of Vienna are paved with culture, the streets of other cities with asphalt.” — Karl Kraus Here’s my guide to the 19 best art museums in Vienna Austria. These museums are must visit attractions in Vienna for art, music, and history lovers. Vienna is such a fancy city, a beautiful open air museum … Read more
Here’s my guide to the most beautiful palaces in Europe. I tell you all about these magnificent landmarks and how to tour them virtually. No one does palaces quite like Europe. So if you need a dash of royalty or some guilty pleasure escapism in your life, this guide should do the trick. This Europe … Read more
“There are and will be a thousand princes; there is only one Beethoven.” — Ludwig van Beethoven Dah-Dah-Dah-Dah … The power and passion of those famous first four notes … If you love Beethoven, here’s my guide to visiting the top Beethoven sites and attractions in Vienna Austria. Ludwig van Beethoven is as Viennese as … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Belvedere Palace in Vienna Austria. The Belvedere Palace is one of Vienna’s must see attractions and an important UNESCO site for its showy architectural ensemble. What could be better than outstanding art displayed and enjoyed in outstanding architecture? The Belvedere Palace is also one of Europe’s most important … Read more
Planning a cruise or road trip along the Danube River and wondering what to do and see? Here’s my guide to 21 must visit attractions on the Danube River. This guide covers the most beautiful towns and cities on the Danube. And you’ll discover all the must visit attractions and landmarks along the Danube. The … Read more
Here’s my guide to amazing things to see and do in Vienna during the winter season and Christmas. Frohe Weihnachten! That means “Merry Christmas” in Austrian German. Austrians embrace the Christmas spirit and take the holiday season seriously. In general, I love visiting Europe in the winter. Yes, it can be chilly, windy, and sometimes … Read more
“If any landscape is the meeting place of chivalrous romance and fairy tales, it is this.” — Leigh Fermor, British author and traveler Here’s my guide to visiting Austria’s Wachau Valley. This Wachau guide takes you to all the top must visit attractions and historic landmarks along this natural UNESCO-listed site. The Wachau Valley is … Read more
Beaming like a golden halo over the tiny village of Melk stands Austria’s prettiest church: Melk Abbey. It’s a must see landmark and attraction in Austria, especially if you’re on the UNESCO trail. Its elegant yellow buildings form one of the most important landmarks and religious complexes in Europe. It’s definitely Austria’s blockbuster Baroque ensemble. … Read more