Are you an art lover who can’t get enough of Gustav Klimt’s gold-toned Art Nouveau paintings? If so, this is the ultimate guide to Klimt’s most famous paintings in Vienna. As Austria’s most famous painter, Klimt is renowned for his intoxicating and sensual portraits of women. His connection to Vienna runs deep, as he was … 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
Here’s my guide to spending 3 amazing days in Vienna Austria. Vienna is the capital of Austria, the birthplace of classical music, and home to the Habsburg dynasty and its rich heritage. Vienna is dubbed the City of Music and the City of Dreams for all the famous composers that lived there. Vienna is such … 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 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. I find … Read more
Looking for some excellent museums to put on your art bucket list? Here’s my guide to 30 of the world’s best small museums. Despite their size, these small museums have giant art collections. Great art often hides in less famous sites. These little gems preach quality over quantity. They boast magnificent — and sometimes overlooked … Read more
Are you an art lover looking for the perfect cultural European city break or weekend getaway? If so, here’s my guide to the 15 best cities in Europe for art lovers. These artsy cities are home to Europe’s best museums and art collections. For each of these European cities, I tell you where to find … Read more
Looking for some unusual things to do in Austria? Schloss Hof, or Hof Palace, fits the bill. In this guide, I tell you everything to see at the magnificent former imperial palace. Hof Palace is less than an hour from Vienna in the Marchfield region of lower Austria. It’s the largest rural palace complex in … Read more
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
“The streets of Vienna are paved with culture, the streets of other cities with asphalt.” — Karl Kraus Are you an art lover heading to Vienna? 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 … 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