Austria

Visiting a zoo wasn’t the main reason we traveled to Vienna, but Tiergarten Schönbrunn was different enough to earn a place on our itinerary. It’s located within the Schönbrunn Palace …

St. Stephen’s Cathedral was an obvious addition to our first Vienna itinerary. What we didn’t realize was that visiting it isn’t one experience with one admission ticket. It’s several attractions …

Vienna has no shortage of aspirational hotels for points travelers. The Park Hyatt Vienna is probably the best-known loyalty reward option, while Marriott Bonvoy members can choose from properties such …

Needless to say, Mozart sounds a little different when techno beats are shaking your seat. That’s how we ended up spending one of our nights in Vienna. What we thought …

When people travel abroad for leisure, safety is usually one of the first things they consider. Most travelers probably aren’t planning trips to places experiencing active conflict or political instability, …

Before our trip to Salzburg, Munich, and Frankfurt, we did what most travelers do — we looked up the Christmas markets in each city, read all the articles, and made …

I’ve been a fan of “The Sound of Music” (SOM) movie for pretty much my whole life. My first attempt at improvised harmony was to “Edelweiss” when I was about …

Concierge services. I just don’t get the appeal. Maybe it’s because I’m someone who enjoys obsessively planning my trips and doesn’t need someone to tell me where to go or …

Cities that host tourists are always looking for the “next best thing” to keep the tourists coming and get more of their money. They run the gamut from those huge …

After my co-worker learned about my travel hobby/obsession/blog, he asked me where I’ve traveled. I rattled off a few places, such as Japan and Austria, and he replied that he’d …