COVID Update as of 13 October 2022: No Pre-Travel-Clearance is required when entering Salzburg. Check their official website for the latest update. Having not watched the movie “Sound of Music”, could you be excited to explore Salzburg – Yes, you can. People said they skipped Salzburg because they thought it was for classical music admirersContinue reading “Complete Salzburg Travel Guide for first-timers.”
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Wachau Valley Travel Blog: Two days by the Riverside.
“When I took my mom on an Austrian adventure, the Wachau Valley had us at ‘wine’ and ‘quaint towns.’ Two days of sipping and strolling by the Danube later, I finally understood why it’s my mother’s favorite spot in the whole country. Though, I must admit, my heart still belongs to Tirol or Wachau?- IContinue reading “Wachau Valley Travel Blog: Two days by the Riverside.”
How I fell in love with Vienna in three days.
The world associates Vienna with museums. Does it mean there is nothing else to do? Of course not! The city hides many things besides its colossal palaces & museums. So this is an assorted list of the best things to do in Vienna that shows why a non-museum lover like me fell in love withContinue reading “How I fell in love with Vienna in three days.”
Complete Vienna Travel Guide for first timers.
COVID Update as of 11 September 2023: No Pre-Travel-Clearance is required when entering Vienna. Check their official website for the latest update. On paper, Vienna had everything a history buff like me craves – History, Architecture, street art, charming alleys and coffee. I was prepared to swim in the swamp of humans in Vienna afterContinue reading “Complete Vienna Travel Guide for first timers.”
Is Austria good for Shopping and what to buy there?
Austria’s charming shopping streets never fail to invite you. Supermarkets in small towns hide that herb your pension host uses in their Käsespätzle. The musicians busking bring cheerfulness when you sit on a bench after “you happily shopped till you dropped” This legit post took birth after” two almost shopaholic women” went shopping in aContinue reading “Is Austria good for Shopping and what to buy there?”
How to Travel Through Austria on a budget?
“Mighty mountains, pristine lakes, stunning streets for strolling, the intriguing history behind royal castles, fine wine, delightful music, lively public square – Along with these comes a threat to the pocket. “ “Mountain peaks with views are too steep to climb, too captivating to ignore & expensive to take the cable car. Your nostrils can’tContinue reading “How to Travel Through Austria on a budget?”
45 Fascinating Facts About Austria You Didn’t Know.
Witty or wacky, silly or severe – The 45 Facts about Austria is what makes the alpine beauty unique. 1. Austria gets confused for Australia! Silly but true. These two nations are at two different ends of the planet. Google often shows you search results related to Australia when looking for something Austria. There areContinue reading “45 Fascinating Facts About Austria You Didn’t Know.”
How Easy is it to get Vegetarian Food in Austria?
Cheese and Organic farming can describe delicious Austrian food wholly. But Austrian hunting tradition dates back to historical times. Worldwide, hunters consider Austria one of the most hospitable hunting grounds. So, organic farming and hunting – With these two contrasting words, is it easy to get Vegetarian food in Austria? Here is your guide onContinue reading “How Easy is it to get Vegetarian Food in Austria?”
What to wear in Austria -Packing and Clothing Tips
Those towering Austrian holy churches that appeared on travellers’ blogs reminded me of the mistakes I made at Meteora monasteries. Moreover, the landlocked country with no beaches was an obvious sign that I should pack modest and conservative clothes. Plus, I was confident – Austria would never get hot. I thought I knew what exactlyContinue reading “What to wear in Austria -Packing and Clothing Tips”
15 Essential things to know before you travel to Amazing Austria
After having travelled in Austria’s small yet wonderful country, I am here with some essential and rarely told Travel tips for Austria. I say “rarely” because you don’t hear Not many people saying, “I am dying to visit Austria”- Some Backpackers tend to skip it because of its high price. Family vacationers prefer Austria’s surroundingContinue reading “15 Essential things to know before you travel to Amazing Austria”
Is it Easy to get Austria Tourist Visa?
With a dream of wandering in the Austrian hills to listen to the cowbells and eating buckets of cheese with wine, I applied for Austria Tourist Visa for my mom and me – The immense joy comes with excitement and a lot of confusion with a pinch of fear; because 2020 showed us that anythingContinue reading “Is it Easy to get Austria Tourist Visa?”
Why was White Desert the Best Place in Egypt?
While packing our bags that morning in Giza, we thought we were leaving the place in Egypt. The weather was pleasant, unlike the previous days. Hoping for a friendly company like Ibrahim’s, we began chatting with our new guide Mamdouh. The No Man’s roads to the white desert I have always loved driving on theContinue reading “Why was White Desert the Best Place in Egypt?”