Is the Blue Danube really blue? River cruisers and shore observers alike have their opinions as to whether the name of the Blue Danube Strauss waltz is always accurate. But there’s no doubt that this beautiful European waterway is a magnet for inspiration and enjoyment. We’ve compiled fun facts and interesting ways to take in …
Beauty and culture combine in Vienna attractions befitting its reputation as the crown jewel of the historic Hapsburg Empire. Be sure to enjoy the marvelous mix of old and new Vienna attractions when you visit this storied city. Visit a Vienna bakery, ride the giant ferris wheel in Vienna, take a Lipizzaner stallions tour at the …
Horse-drawn carriage rides are popular with romantics and sightseers alike, but of course the experience doesn’t come cheap. Or does it? This is not a post about horse-drawn carriage rides and animal rights; there are plenty of agenda posts and opinions on that subject already. This is a post about whether horse-drawn carriage rides are a high-priced …
Staying at the Hotel Bristol Vienna is like living in a little jewel box, cushioned and protected in a world that exists specifically to indulge you. It’s the mark of an exceptional hotel experience when you find yourself remembering more than a few impeccable details months later, as I am from our stay at Hotel Bristol …
Touristy things get a bum rap. Experienced travelers and locals alike look down their noses at anything remotely resembling a tourist attraction. Let them! Ever heard someone proclaim they wouldn’t be caught dead doing touristy things like such and such (usually something you’re planning to do or have just done)? They’ll pooh pooh your plan or …
We photographed the faded, the forlorn and the crumbling facades. A theme – Central Europe architecture in disrepair – emerged. It was beautiful. When traveling for extended periods, you begin to cluster your impressions. It’s no longer a trip which is segmented into days, but a trip comprised of themes. This happens, I believe, because we look …