Chicago, Screenz Internet Cafe, Saturday, October 21, 2005, 10:25 am So the two of us expatriate Austrians are staying at the Arlington House Hostel, in itself an exciting experience, to be immersed in this environment of young (and older) travellers from all over the world. We got going early again this morning, at about 7 am. In the shower room…
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An Overview Of Austria For Travelers
Although Austria is rarely in the headlines these days, it was once part of a dominant European power. Following is an overview of this postcard country. An Overview of Austria for Travelers With its prime location in mainland Europe, Austria was a major player in economic, military and political terms when it was known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Alas, this…
Great European Skiing Destinations
When it comes to skiing and winter sports, Europe has more than its fair share of amazing resorts. From the greatly priced, to the more than reasonable, Europe has it all, and has so much to offer any skier. If you’ve never been to Europe on a skiing holiday, or if you’re looking to expand your experience, you’ll find something…
Seeing The Sights Of Austria
Austria has a rich history and has managed to maintain many of the old buildings and architecture that go along with it. The country is small and nestled between Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The largest city is Vienna, which has a rich cultural history, restaurants, and a diverse cultural mix that resulted from different wars and from…
Hello From Austria Going Back To My Roots Part I
The story of the immigrant – the recurring tale of people with two identities, their lingering attachment to their birth country and their love for their new homes… For many people immigrating to a new country can be an almost schizophrenic experience. My experience is a little unique: I left my home country of Austria at the tender age of…
Austria Casinos
As one of Europe’s premier winter sports destinations, Austria welcomes millions of foreign visitors every year, and many of them enjoy a visit to a casino as part of their stay. Austria casinos are to be found throughout the country, not only in the capital, Vienna, and other major cities, but also in popular tourist destinations like Salzburg and Baden,…
Hello From Austria Going Back To My Roots Part Ii
My brother and sister-in-law had taken the next day off and we were planning an excursion further afield: our destination was a mountain peak called Mangart in Slovenia, located about a three-hour drive from my home town. The beauty of Central Europe is its diversity of landscapes and its small distances, and in just a few hours of driving through…
Skiing In Austria
The world famous home of skiing, Austria, is an ideal resort for anyone who enjoys skiing. The fresh alpine slopes, combined with picture-postcard scenery, and a grand culture of centuries old make Austria an ideal holiday destination, whether or not you simply adore skiing like me! Austria is home to a wide variety of ski resorts, catering for all abilities…
Austria Off The Beaten Path Zell Am See Innsbruck And Bad Gastein
Mention Austria and everyone thinks of Vienna and Salzburg. In addition to great names, Zell am See, Innsbruck and Bad Gastein are great locations off the beaten path. Zell am See Zell…am…See. The name just rolls off the tongue, but it pails in comparison to the place. Often described as heaven on earth, Zell am See is a dream location…