Mar 22nd, 2010 at 12:00PM:
I don't know your life, but I do know you need to eat sausage in Vienna. If you are a vegetarian, I get that, and there are options for you at some of the finer purveyors, so you are included in this. Weiner schnitzel is delicious and all, but it actually originated in Milan. You should probable have a Sacher Torte at some point, but none of this negates the fact that you absolutely must eat ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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You have to eat sausage in Vienna. You have to.
Mar 22nd, 2010 at 12:00PM:
I don't know your life, but I do know you need to eat sausage in Vienna. If you are a vegetarian, I get that, and there are options for you at some of the finer purveyors, so you are included in this. Weiner schnitzel is delicious and all, but it actually originated in Milan. You should probable have a Sacher Torte at some point, but none of this negates the fact that you absolutely must eat ...Vienna's secret noontime ritual
Mar 21st, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Every day at noon, folks in-the-know gather in front of the Anchor Clock (above) in Vienna, Austria.
There is no exciting maritime story behind this clock's name; Der Anker just happened to be the insurance company to which it is attached. Back in the early 1900s, Derk Anker had bought themselves two buildings which were right next door to each other and wanted a meaningful way to connect ...The Alstadt Hotel - unassuming luxury
Mar 19th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
The Alstadt Hotel is a charming Vienna residence where one feels instantly at home.
Located in historic Spittelberg (Vienna's 7th district), the accommodations are a strange blend of home and hotel, in that they share a stairway, an elevator and several hallways with actual Vienna apartments. You can see from the photo at right that at first glance, you might not even notice that it's a ...Hercules at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna
Mar 5th, 2010 at 10:30AM: The legend of Hercules is a favorite of many - including, apparently, the Habsburgs. The southern entrance of Hofburg Palace in Vienna (pictured from the inside) is flanked with a series of totally awesome statues known as "The Labors of Hercules" by Lorenzo Matielli.
There are many fables about Hercules, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmena, and many of the tallest tales come from his Twelve ...10 things you didn't expect the Viennese to make out of marzipan
Mar 3rd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
I don't like marzipan. Even before I developed a nut allergy (marzipan is made of sugar and almond meal), I thought it tasted rather bland. It's not really sweet, not really nutty, and well, not really good, if you ask me.
All the same, if you make a bunch of random stuff out of marzipan for absolutely no discernible reason beyond the sheer joy of making marzipan porcupines and cheeseburgers ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.2.2009
Dec 2nd, 2009 at 5:00PM:
I hope you're all having a good start to the final month of the decade! It's time to look ahead -- not back. So let's look to the future by taking a peak on the world's newest destinations, shall we?
How cool would it be to take a green break to start the new decade? Here are five clean holidays for those eco-friendly travelers out there. [via Green Traveller]
Eastern Europe must be on my ...President Obama thinks 'Austrian' is a language?
Apr 7th, 2009 at 12:30PM: By most accounts, President Obama had a pretty successful maiden voyage to Europe this past week. But it was not without its gaffes. But relative to the era of George W. Bush, this one seems pretty minor. In response to a question from an Austrian reporter about his impressions of European leaders, President Obama said that in fact the interaction between European lawmakers was really not all ...
Take the kids to Austria
Apr 5th, 2009 at 2:00PM: I did not know that crystal is measured in carats. I didn't need this bit of insight for the notion of a 300,000 crystal to be impressive. Apparently, this is one of the many unique items on display at Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria. According to MSNBC, this is the second most visited tourist attraction in the country – after Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace. Swarovski also has the ...Ten Great Unknown Treks
Mar 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Every adventure traveler knows about the Inca Trail or the Annapurna Circuit. They're amongst the best known hikes in the world, and the amount of traffic on those trails reflects that. While they both offer amazing scenery and a great travel experience, that experience can be tempered by the crowds. Thankfully, Backpacker is here to offer us ten great unknown treks, a list of outstanding long ...20 Great Mountain Huts
Feb 17th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Looking for a great mountain lodge to book for you next ski vacation? Something that affords stunning views with limited crowds and great access to the backcountry? Then look no further than this list created by Eric Kendall for The Guardian. The list is broken down into subcategories, such as "Gourmet/Luxury", "Easy Access", and "Glorious Isolation". There are even suggestions for non-skiers who ...Beer babe's favorite European bars
Feb 15th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Katarina Van Derham, the 2009 St. Pauli Girl spokesmodel, doesn't like to spend all her time in one place. The Slovakia native now lives in Los Angeles and still loves to get out on the road as much as possible. When she's home, her favorite place to grab a pint is Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica. She can have a relaxing drink on the patio, which is a prime people-watching spot. Of course, she ...Travel sans visa coming for European, Caribbean, Mauritius, and Seychelles nationals
Feb 13th, 2009 at 2:00PM: A mutual agreement allowing Europeans, nationals from four Caribbean countries, and citizens of two island nations in the Indian Ocean is expected to be passed and approved by the end of March, which will allow for hassle-free and smoother travel. If you hold a passport from any of the following countries, it means you're that much more free to travel between those listed sans visa: Austria, ...Mozart's birthday and images of Salzburg
Feb 1st, 2009 at 9:30AM:
If Mozart was alive today, he'd be 253. January 27 was his birthday. I found that out this afternoon when my husband told me Mozart's Bakery and Piano Cafe, a lovely European-style bakery/restaurant in Columbus was giving out free pastries yesterday in honor of the occasion.
Thinking about Mozart reminded me of my two visits to Salzburg and eating Mozart balls chocolate. Don't go to ...
Austrian Ski resort kicks off the new year with Europe's largest snowman
Jan 13th, 2009 at 2:00PM: To celebrate the start of the new season, and to promote their newest ski resort, the Galtür region in Austria built Europe's largest snowman. The 53 foot tall snow sculpture is called Emil, and stands at the bottom of their new kiddie slopes. The Ski resort used to be a collection of various challenging slopes, but for 2009, designers divided things into 6 different zones and renamed the ...After incest scandal, Austria prepared to defend its image
May 1st, 2008 at 1:00PM: What comes to mind when you say Austria these days? Whether you like it or not, it is hard to forget that the country has had two high-profile abuse cases in a very short time and they have shared some bizarre details. When the first one hit the newsstands and the world found out about Natascha Kampusch, an Austrian girl who got abducted and and remained in basement custody of her kidnapper for ...Where on Earth? Week 51 - Wolfgangsee, Austria
Mar 28th, 2008 at 4:00PM:
Good job, Kaca_Leach! It is St. Wolfgang, Austria. Something tells me it was not just a wild guess from you.
St. Wolfgang is a cute little town about an hour from Salzburg. It is a good base for ski trips in the northern Austrian Alps. Dachstein is close. Plus, the stands in the center of town sell possibly the best gluhwein (hot wine) I have ever had. Because of the lake, the Wolfgangsee, it ...Another 100 car pileup?
Mar 25th, 2008 at 11:00AM: What is going on the roads of Central Europe this week, exactly? On Friday, I blogged about the Czech 100+ car pileup on the country's major highway.
Today, AP reports that 50 to 100 vehicles slammed into each other earlier today in snowfall on an autobahn in western Austria. The accident happened on the westbound A1 autobahn between the towns of Seewalchen and St. Georgen.
Some victims are ...Things named after Las Vegas casinos
Jan 23rd, 2008 at 1:20PM:
When I was in Vienna, Austria this past October, I made the trek out to the riesenrad, or giant ferriss wheel, with the idea that it might be fun to see the city from way up high. Unfortunately they were charging something like EUR10 for a ride, and I was on a budget. So instead, I elected to browse around the shoddy amusement park next door, and was tickled to run across this architectural ...World's Largest Ice Caves
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Aug 10th, 2007 at 8:29AM:
Ice caves are very different from normal caves. They have a strange feeling about them, as though they are not from this planet, and one has just temporarily stepped into their world when spelunking their depths.
There are many ice caves throughout the world, but the Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves in Austria are some of the largest known to man. They are located within the Tennengebirge Mountains near ...Valentine's Idea: Visit Valentine
Feb 7th, 2007 at 3:01PM: Believe it or not, there are actually a number of cities named Valentine. For example:
Valentine, Nebraska ("America's Heart City") is home to the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. According to the website, the Heart City plans to host a Valentine's Day event, although -- like shy suitors -- they haven't expressed their feelings about it yet. In 2005, the town hosted a chili cook-off. ...
