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• Cycle the Styrian Salzkammergut

  

  photo : unknown Straddling the border of Salzburg, Styria and Upper Austria, the Salzkammergut cycle path passes through a magical mountain world and by the... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 DESTINATIONS

• War, Women And Wonderful Horses

  

  photo : L Wilson This Sunday is Mother’s Day – a time to celebrate women who in the early days of the 20th century made a stance against war; women who strive t... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Romance,Roses,Russians And A Restaurant

  

  photo : Joel Olives Running through the history of Kapfenstein Castle in Styria, is a clear theme of romance, roses and the 1945 invasion by Russians – all... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Hydrate When Hiking

  

  photo : unknown Hydrate When Hiking…or skiing, skating, tubing and tacking! Whether enjoying a winter wonderland snow sport holiday or summer sun scenic break,... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 HEALTH, OTHER SPORTS, TREK

• A Fabulous Ferris Wheel

  

  No trip to Vienna would be complete without having a look at the Wiener Riesenrad – a fabulous Ferris Wheel and iconic symbol of this UNESCO world heritage city... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Folk Dancing at Traditional Austrian Festivals

  

  When visiting Austria many enjoy the sights and sounds of traditional festivals, especially during the summer months. These events are typically characterised b... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Oh, They Are So Sweet!

  

  photo: Kitty W Austrian cuisine has strong influences from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, which included Italy, Hungary, Germany and the Balkans. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Love, Lust and Lasciviousness on Labour Day In Austria

  

  photo : Seriykotik1970 May Day – also known in some countries as Labour Day – is a holiday celebrated in Austria. It’s associated with love, lust and... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Murau’s Mighty Men and Mining Museums

  

  photo : Janet Lindenmuth Well, the mighty men and mining musems aren’t actually in Murau – but are in the Murau region. At Predlitz – Turrach to be more precise. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A New Shandy To Drink When Cycling This Summer!

  

  photo : Max Pataly-Feyes With spring well on the way, it’s time to get your summer holidays planned – how about a biking trip with a brand new box? Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Music From The Mountains With Royal Roots

  

  photo : Nina Matthews You might think that music from the mountains would be about Oompah bands and the Styrian Harmonica (a type of accordion), but the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• May Day Market In Stadl An Der Mur

  

  photo : Anthony Easton As in many places on May 1st, sleepy little Stadl an der Mur will come alive with music and merriment. But it will also have an added... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Wonderful Wines with Austrian Ancestry – The Foxey Lady

  

  photo: Annette "annaparrucchiera" Austria has a long established history of beer and wine making – the latter having suffered a series of scandalous insults ove... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Summer Sun And Fun In Steiermark

  With spring well underway, it’s time to make sure you have your summer sun and fun sorted soon! For colour, culture and a cracking good time, try Steiermark in... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Here Comes Christmas!

  Just as the spring sun begins to shine and the end of the ski season in Stieiermark draws to its close (last day for skiing 30th April!), is the best time to... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What Have England, Horses,Turkey And Austria, Got In Common?

  

  photo : Sandra Cohen-Rose Way back in the 3rd century a warrior from Turkey was beheaded. But he didn’t just die – he went on to become a saint! St. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Super Summer Holidays in Styria – Murau

  In case you haven’t yet decided where to go for your summer holidays this year, why not try super Styria? Around and About in Austria As a base for a holiday... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Austrian Wonder Drug

  

  photo: Cristina (Romania) The high alpine areas of Austria are home to a powerful wonder drug capable of capturing and curing a man’s heart; his desires; and hi... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• An Ancient Attraction With Free Admission

  

  photo : Jan Tik Vienna’s old town centre is characterised by ancient buildings, the value of which are recognised world wide by their status as a UNESCO world... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Introducing The Heavyweight Habsburgs (2)

  

  photo: Yuri Yudaev-Racei The ‘House of Austria’ , one of the most influential royal households in Europe in the Middle Ages, wasn’t originally an Austrian... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL