Austria

People from all over the world watched the news from Paris last April as fire raged in the iconic Notre Dame cathedral. Footage of the heavy old steeple breaking off…

One difference between our travels in Europe and in the U.S. is that often breakfast is included with the stay in Europe. When we travel locally, if the room does…

As a first-time Vienna visitor, I wanted to take in some of the sights by walking the center of this historic city. If you find yourself arriving in Vienna with…

Europe is known for an abundance of castles. In my home country, the U.S., we are too new to have participated in the era of castles, so I’m always fascinated…

I’m pleased to share with you this Guest Post by Lorelei from California Globetrotter. So many of us are enchanted by fairy tales of a damsel in distress and a…

Innsbruck, Austria hosted the 1976 Winter Olympics and still maintains the Bergisel Olympic ski jump. This lovely town at the foot of the Austrian Alps provides a picturesque place for…

The town of Innsbruck, Austria, sits at the base of a portion of the Austrian Alps. While these mountains are known as a winter skiing destination, you can ride a…

Innsbruck is a gem in the west of Austria that is often overlooked by travelers. It’s definitely worth a visit, though, for many reasons. And not the least is the…