Vienna, the capital of Austria, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and world-class music. Vienna with KidsΒ Concert Venues for Families is written with the firm conviction that exploring Vienna with kids does not mean you must forego enjoying the city’s cultural scene. Vienna also offers many entertainment options for children. From enchanting concerts…
This is an essay I wrote for a writing competition in 2019, based on my first experience in Vienna. I hold it near and dear to my heart and hope you enjoy it as a little divergence from the articles usually published on this blog. The landscape shifts indistinctively as the train approaches Vienna. I…
It was an early January morning in Vienna. On the U Bahn, people seemed to rediscover their well-known measured silence and routine gestures with fresh optimism. The beginning of the year had apparently seeped into the morning pattern of the Viennese commuters. To be fair, there was a warm spring wind blowing outside and the…
We are parents and hobby travel bloggers with full-time jobs as scientists. Also, several logistical issues have prevented us from traveling extensively this summer, the current pandemic notwithstanding. However, we are fully committed to leading a travel-inspired lifestyle and offering our toddler as many meaningful experiences as possible. That is why we have optimized our…
We have been living in Vienna since 2008, writing about the city since 2017, and welcoming personalized itinerary travelers in Austria’s capital since 2018. This is our ultimate locals’ go-to list of the best sightseeing tours of Vienna. We have handpicked for you authentic and informative experiences you should not miss while visiting Austria’s capital…
The Rhine has shaped European history, culture, and economy from ancient times and a portrait of the river is, in essence, a depiction of a significant part of Western Europe. In this memorable travelogue, Ben Coates discovers the Rhine’s many facets journeying from mouth to source – a heartfelt portrait of one of Europe’s greatest…
This year (2020) we decided on an Austria summer holiday, principally due to the development of the pandemic situation across Europe. It’s our first trip away from home since January and a great opportunity to experience first hand how travel will look like in the future, what we are comfortable with in terms of safety,…
As lockdown measures are lifted and life goes back to the pre-pandemic routine, I look back at the past three months with mixed feelings. In the midst of insecurity, chaos, and overtime home-office hours, we have spent a fair amount of family quality time together and have learned a lot about the things that make…
Where to stay in Vienna – why it’s good you’ve asked a local We get asked very often where to stay in Vienna. And while our answer usually covers the city’s inner districts (2 to 9) and a few hotel suggestions in each, we feel that there’s more to the question than an appropriate accommodation…
Autumn in Vienna is peaceful. So much so that the multitude of season-specific activities that make it, probably, the busiest of all, come naturally and at a leisurely pace. While locals are busy getting their calendars full of the last sunshine rays, the first new wines, and that awesome concert/exhibition – visitors have the perfect…
I am always mesmerized by how beautiful Austria’s capital is in springtime. In all honesty, I asked myself whether this is the best time to visit Vienna. It is a question difficult to answer objectively. Vienna’s climate is such that all four seasons are represented and each brings its own charm. I always advise guests…
We have been designing personalized itineraries in Vienna for more than a year now and our Viennese insights are the most read section of the blog! If still in need of inspiration, you can watch below a small video we have made on Vienna! Besides the offer to meet every guest over coffee and welcome them personally to Austria’s capital, we…
