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• Big Balloons At The Bischofsmutze

  Anyone who likes a little romance and enjoys a spectacular sight, will want to be at the Bischofsmütze mountain (Steiermark, Austria) during the winter ski... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Modern Day Rafting on the River Mur

  

  photo : John Fischer With the demise of rafting as a means of transporting goods (and particularly wood) during the 18th century, new uses for this ancient... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Austrian Crime Rates – Styrian Police Don’t Carry Guns for Nothing!

  

  photo : Andorand Without giving the impression (hopefully) that Steiermark is a high crime zone, it is important to point out that Styrian Police carry guns... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Summer Sports At Sommeregg Schloss

  

  photo : Verde Ostaared As the world watches, the summer Olympic Games are played amid a mountain of bricks and mortar in the wet weather of England (2012). Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• More Cycling Safely Stuff

  

  photo : Steve Jurvetson I’ve been talking to Natt again – he has a real ‘thing’ about cycling safely and because I like him, I’m passing on his words of wisdom. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 3 Things To Think About From Carol’s Concluding Comments

  

  photo : Benjamin Sperandio Following the visit of Carol H. and her family to Austria in early April, she provided feedback that has been invaluable. Let’s now... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Raftin’ Rules!

  

  photo : Howard Dickins Summer sport superstars in Steiermark must include rafting on their activity agenda. Raftin’ Rules! It’s a sensation seekers sugar-pill,... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 OUTDOORS

• ‘To Bee Or Not To Bee?: That’s The Question In Austria

  

  The world’s population of bees is in decline and with an annual global income of some 153 billion Euro (United Nations report 2011) dependant on our furry littl... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• 4 Things To Think About From Carol’s Comments

  

  photo : Justin Brown Carol H. recently provided really useful feedback about her holiday in Austria. It identified 4 things to think about when trying to help... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Mental And Moral Health Of Mankind By The Mountain

  

  photo : David D. – Puukibeach In the next few weeks the Austrian area of Lake Constance will play host – or maybe that should be hostess – to an operatic tribut... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, THEATRE & OPERA, TRAVEL

• Mountain Safety

  

  photo : Paul Downey This is one of those issues where everyone goes “yeah, yeah, it’s common-sense!”, but all too often folk forget that mountain safety is... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• First Friday Fun

  

  photo: layla flower The quaint old town of Murau, capital of the Mur Valley, traditionally plays host to Gasseln (or day of fun) on the first Friday of August. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 TRAVEL

• Why Do Austrian Alpine Areas Mollycoddle Their Mountains?

  

  photo : Viola Renate Austria places a high value on environmental protection, from waste and water management to mollycoddling their mountains. So – why do... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What Have Bras And Bridges Got To Do With An Austrian Alpine Holiday?

  

  The connection between bras, bridges and Austrian alpine holidays might seem a little obscure, but it’s all to do with one of the ancient icons of this... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 CULTURE, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Is This A Dark Night For Austrian Alpine Areas?

  

  photo : Hans Johnson Manchester City Football team have complained about being woken early whilst on their alpine training break in Austria. Locals in an area o... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Is Sin City Safe?

  

  photo : Kathryn Decker-Krauth Torrential rain and hail storms in the Federal Province of Styria have reportedly resulted in a tragic death and considerable... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Austria Versus Slovenia: The Scandalous Savoury Saga

  

  photo : Mikro Tobias Schaefer If you have ever been in an Austrian tavern during the mid-morning, you’re sure to have seen a huddle of serious sounding men and... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 3 Lessons Learnt From Carol’s Concerns

  

  photo : Andy Butkaj Carol H. recently took her family on a holiday to Chalet Lowonahill and she kindly gave feedback. Here are three lessons learnt from... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 TRAVEL

• Things Everyone Should Know About the Lake District

  

  photo : Sammy Davis Deep in the heart of Europe lies Steiermark (Styria), a province of Austria renowned for its ancient and snow-assured mountain massifs;... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Record-breaking Rolling-stock

  

  photo : Paul Simpson You don’t have to be an anorak toting, book touting train enthusiast to appreciate the innovation, skill and foresight of Industrialists... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 DESTINATIONS