Best Things To Do In Vienna Austria In Winter

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

What To See In Austria’s UNESCO-Listed Wachau Valley

“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

Guide To Melk Abbey, Austria’s Baroque Blockbuster

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