Austria

This third largest city in Austria is also almost synonymous with culture. At one time Linz was Hitler’s home, a city he wanted to make the cultural epicenter of the Third Reich.

Since then the city has been able to successfully detach itself from the dark… read full article

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When you are contemplating a vacation in Austria for the whole family, the easiest way to describe what you’ll encounter is that the country is like a big dessert. The landscape with the snow covered peaks looks like a sundae with plenty of whipped… read full article

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Single? Married but not ready to engage in popping out sprogs?

Went to Greece last year but got absolutely fed up with the sheer number of raucous offspring hopping all over the place, urinating in the swimming pool and making a tower out of… read full article

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Due to its Central European location, Innsbruck has become a very popular tourist destination. However, Innsbruck’s importance predates the tourism industry as it was well known to the Roman Empire as an important route for military transportation. The city is also revered for its architectural marvels… read full article

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In the 1950’s, travel agents coined a phrase to describe the scenic byway that stretches from southern Germany into northern Austria – the Romantic Road (Austrian: Romantikstraße / German: Romantische Straße).

It is rich in culture and history and is a must-see destination when traveling in these regions… read full article

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Located in the Arlberg Pass area of the Tyrolean Alps is St. Anton am Arlberg, home to an area that is known worldwide for its renowned skiing and winter sports.

Where the nightlife is concerned, there are pubs and discos to avail you of unending entertainment while staying… read full article

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Dating back to prehistoric times, the village of Graz is the capital of the Styrian region and the River Mur (also Murradweg) is its meandering backdrop that flows through the wide plain where the village is situated.

Graz is a perfect blend of historical architecture and modern city… read full article

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To celebrate the release of the 22nd James Bond film, I decided to compile together a list of places to go where Bond spends some of his time in the latest film, The Quantum of Solace.

If there's one thing that Hollywood has taught us in the 100 years, it's… read full article

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Situated in the beautiful Inn Valley and surrounded by mountains on all sides the location alone makes Innsbruck a year round holiday destination.

On its north end is the Karwendel range with Nordkette raising its jagged head. Its south is ringed in by the Saile and Serles group of mountains… read full article

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If you come from the UK then traveling by train in Austria should be a welcome change to what you are used to since here the trains run more or less on time, the network is extensive and you are almost guaranteed a seat. This is especially… read full article

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Austria holds some of the most picturesque locations in the world. One of the most perfect and uniquely different ways to experience Austria is by way of a hiking tour. Many self-hiking tours are on offer allowing you to plan your itinerary yourself. This also allows you to… read full article

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1. Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

Declared world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996, the palace and gardens of Schönbrunn are a must-see for lovers of princely Baroque and Gesamtkunstwerk - a German word for a unified work of art. The impressive palace… read full article

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Whether you're planning a family vacation or a romantic holiday in Austria, a visit to the enchanting baroque city of Salzburg is a must-do. To see all that this lovely town at the foot of the Austrian Alps has to offer would take… read full article

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