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Austrian Alpine Holidays
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A light-hearted look at history, heroes and attractions in Austria.
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From Krakow Airport to Zakopane
If you are wondering how to get to this beautiful place in the mountains, I personally highly recommend that you go straight from Krakow airport, choose the... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Things to Do in Zakopane
I mentioned in my previous post, that if you are going to ski in Tatra Moutains, you have to visit Zakopane. Let’s explain, why it is worth. Although it is a... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Best Ski Resorts Other Than Austrian Alps Cont.
Fernie, Zakopane, Gridwood… all of these places are totally awesome, but our very favourite one is located in Switzerland. This is fabulous town called Zermatt. Read more
Posted on 28 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Austrian Alps
Though Austrian Alps are in general considered to be skiers’ paradise and so many people come here due to fabulous slopes with the best facilities for skiers an... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival Online
First a short history of the south-east asian country , it’s a former french colony situated in the Indochina peninsula and has a population of 90 million peopl... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
3 Tips for Vietnam Visa On Arrivals
A valid passport with half a year is essential to come to Vietnam. Vietnam agency visas are often valid for only 1 month entry. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Silence Of Night In Mariapfarr, Salzburgerland
photo : Jonathon Aquino Mariapfarr im Lungau is a township in the Salzburgerland province – sometimes just referred to as Salzburg, but not to be confused with... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
An Austrian Advent Adventure
photo : National Library of Norway Advent is a magical time of year in Austria, when customs and traditions are at their best. One worth knowing about is the... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Visit Vienna And View An Ancient Artform
photo ; Clare Bell When visiting the Christkindl markets during Advent, you’re likely to see stalls with an ancient artform that actually started life... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Does St Nicholas Do It Differently In Austria?
photo ; Dierken’s Flickr photostream As the festive season of Advent approaches, children (and adults) throughout the Christian world look forward to the... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL -
Snow And Skiing Come To Stadl An Der Mur
Snow is falling in the Austrian Alps and the ski season is set to get in full swing in a few weeks time. For visitors to Chalet Lowonahill and the alpine... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, TRAVEL -
A Typically Austrian Tradition – Christmas Markets (Schonbrumm Palace)
Although you may be well aware there are Christmas markets held during Advent across Europe, did you know that the first of these seasonal sensations is believe... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
A Typically Austrian Tradition – Christmas Markets (Graz)
photo : Rinaldo Wurglitsch With 12 amazing Advent markets, the capital of Styria is surely somewhere you might want to go this winter for a fantastic start to... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
What Would You Want From An Austrian Alpine Holiday?
Austrian Alpine Holidays Blog is nearing its first birthday, so it seems timely to think about what might be of interest in the year ahead. Your views about wha... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Super-Sized In Styria
photo : Puntigam Brewery Styria (Steiermark) is renowned for its world class attractions and 83 ski resorts. Now it’s trying to get in the book of records for... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
November 11th : The Day The Geese Gave The Bishop Away
photo : Mike Baird November 11th has been a day marred by disaster in Austria, yet also brightened by the story of geese that gave a Bishop away. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Austria Remembers One Of Its Darkest Days
In Commonwealth countries 11th November is Armistice Day, when the lives lost in World War Ι are commemorated. And on Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday in... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 CULTURE, HISTORY -
Taking The Train Rather Than The Plane To Austria
photo : Kitty Terwoldbeck A reader from North Wales, UK, recently queried whether it is possible to travel by train rather than ‘plane to Austria. The simple... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Ischgl Iron Bike – Man, Machine And Austrian Mountain
photo : Lisa Wlliams It’s never too soon to start thinking about your next summer holiday. If you’re a super-fit mountain-biker, you might be interested in... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Europe’s Dirtiest Fun Day Out – And It’s In Austria!
photo : Enokson’s photostream Niederösterreich hosts an annual event that’s billed as Europe’s most extreme race – the Wild Pig Dirt Run. It’s also Europe’s... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL