What to do on Christmas Day in Vienna

What to do on Christmas Day in Vienna? What is there to do, will everything be closed and so on – these are the most common questions we get asked every year by so many of you guys spending Christmas day in Vienna. So here we are, with some inspiration on what to do for… Read more »

Top 5 Things to See and Do in Hallstatt

“Millionfold photographed – once copied – never reached” – welcome to Hallstatt, one of the world’s most picturesque villages and most popular destination’s in Austria! You must have seen this place already online, and if you wonder why the quote says “once copied” – the Chinese were so fascinated by this place that they built… Read more »

Stift Admont Library – most beautiful library in Austria

 “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life”. Sidney Sheldon   With excitement and joy for finally arriving to the Styrian village Admont, which was not planned for that lazy November day, we… Read more »

Ultimate Vienna Insider Christmas Markets Guide

Vienna’s highest tourist season is right now – at Christmas time! So here is for you, our ultimate Vienna Insider Christmas Markets Guide! We update this post each year, with fresh information. In terms of offer and stands, pretty much everything is the same each year. Except for the prices that tend to increase, but… Read more »

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: An Insider Guide

Switzerland’s scenic landscapes are best explored by train, and the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is the ultimate experience for travelers seeking panoramic views and iconic routes. In this post am sharing with you my insider guide for discovering Switzerland by train with the Swiss Travel Pass. It took me days to research everything and plan… Read more »

Vienna’s Most Delicious Christmas Market Treats

Punch scent is in the air, the city is shiny, people mingle everywhere, it is Christmas market time! In this post, we tell you about Vienna’s most delicious Christmas market treats, that you simply cannot miss! Also make sure to check our Vienna Insider Christmas Market Guide here. For the Viennese December is the busiest… Read more »

Perfect Places for Autumn Photo Sessions in Vienna

Loving fall most of all! Who else agrees that autumn is the most gorgeous season? The colors of the nature are simply mind blowing and throwing leaves around makes just the perfect scene. I will share with you today some of the most perfect places for autumn photo sessions in Vienna. Make notes and hurry… Read more »

Pumpkin Patch in Vienna – Must visit in October!

The quest for the pumpkin patch in Vienna has come to an end. And the news is bad – there is no pumpkin patch in Vienna! Or at least not that I know it. But the second good news – there is a pumpkin patch almost in Vienna, in a gorgeous, neighboring little town Klosterneuburg…. Read more »

Was it worth it? Our Visit to Königssee in Bavaria

Was it worth it? Traveling all the way to Germany to visit Königssee in Bavaria? Königssee belongs to the Berchtesgaden National Park and it is Germany’s deepest lake. Many people claim that it is also Germany’s most beautiful Alpine lake and it is also one of the most visited destinations in Germany. But is it… Read more »

Summer in Austria: Visiting Fuschlsee

Slowly floating at the sapphire blue water, enjoying the picturesque views, soaking the sun and crisp mountain air… Well that is what expects the visitors of Fuschlsee, or lake Fuschl. Can you believe that the water of this lake has drinking quality? Lake Fuschl is the cleanest and clearest lake of them all in the… Read more »

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  • Lisbon Guide

    Lisbon belongs to the gems of European capitals. One day in this gorgeous city was of course not nearly enough to explore it, but at least I got a glimpse into some of its treasures and decided to share with you my small Lisbon guide. My friend Ofelia and I headed to Lisbon from Porto,… Read more »

  • Top Things to See and Do in Porto

    It is very easy to fall in love with Porto, its colors, tiled buildings, cobbled streets, nostalgic atmosphere and the friendly people around you. In this post I will share with you some of the top things to see and do in Porto. The city is very picturesque and peaceful, charming and lovely. Even though… Read more »

  • Cafe Rüdigerhof

    Cafe Rüdigerhof definitely belongs to one of those insider, local places, where there is no sign of tourists. It is located in the fifth district, in a beautiful art nouveau, historic building. This restaurant is so lovely in spring and summer, when you can enjoy delicious Viennese cuisine in the shades of their beautiful garden…. Read more »

  • Portugal Travel Tips

    Hello everyone! Last week I visited Portugal for the first time with Ofelia, one of my dearest friends. Unfortunately Isi could not join us, since she is currently living in the library, studying for her exams. But luckily they will be over soon, so she will finally return to this blog. 😀 In this post,… Read more »

  • Rose scented Volksgarten

    Volksgarten is the most beautiful garden in Vienna during the month of June, since this is when 3000 rose bushes bloom. Everyone is mingling around, admiring more than 200 sorts of roses in most diverse colors. For the ones loving to read in the outdoors, this might be just perfect place to relax and enjoy… Read more »

  • French Bistro Le Bol

    We already wrote about French bistro Le Bol last year, but as we visit it often, we wanted to share with you a few pictures more. Monsieur Seguin is still our absolute favorite salad in Le Bol (and most likely in Vienna in general 🙂 ), and recently we found out that you can order… Read more »

  • Chilling in Augarten

    One of Vienna’s biggest and oldest parks (about 50 hectars) is Augarten, located in the second district. We love walking along its shady avenues during the hot summer days, as there is enough shade and always a light breeze, so the heat is not. Besides baroque palaces, Augarten hosts a porcelain factory, the Vienna’s boys… Read more »

  • Brinner Joseph Genuss

    Last Thursday, along with many other Viennese bloggers, we were invited to Brinner at Joseph Genuss, where we could taste the creations from the new summer breakfast menu. We were very happy to be part of this event, as Joseph Genuss is among our top three favorite breakfast places in Vienna and definitely our favorite… Read more »

  • Spring in Schönbrunn

    Hello everyone! Spring finally came back to Vienna, so we got to enjoy a lot of sun in the past two days. The post was taken in the gardens of the palace Schönbrunn, one of our favorite places in Vienna! It is enjoyable for a walk and always an inspiring location for photo-shootings. There is also… Read more »

  • Palmenhaus at Burggarten

    Palmenhaus in Burggarten in Vienna, a beautiful Jugendstil building in the past used by the Emperor Franz Joseph, today houses a sophisticated restaurant, whose bright interiors and tastes can only amaze you. Sitting under a fifteen meter high ceiling, surrounded by exotic plants in one of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) greenhouse… Read more »