In a little street in the busiest part of Vienna, Austria, a perfectly painted green door opens onto the world of ballroom dancing. It’s the entrance to a dance studio, and not just any dance studio. Tanzschule Elmayer or Elmayer Dance School is an institution, Read Post

Wondering what to do in Austria in winter when you don’t want to ski or snowboard? It’s true that there are tons of great slopes and ski resorts in Austria, but there are many other fun things to do as well. In only 3 days, I tried out 11 fun activities. I’m sure there are at least some you’ll want to try too! Read Post

Wondering what to wear in Austria in winter? It’s not that difficult. I’ve learned what works when traveling to cold destinations and only bring clothes specifically for that kind of weather, layering them as needed. Here’s what I packed for my Austria trip. Read Post

Innsbruck in Austria is a pretty special city. Surrounded by mountains, it’s loved by hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, and snowboarders alike. But even if you’re not feeling active, there are plenty of things to do in Innsbruck even in winter.     Things to do Read Post

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of the best ski resorts in Austria for families, foodies, and beginning skiers. A recent 4-day trip there offered me an overview of the many things to do in the region and I happily share them with you below.   About Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Read Post

Imagine a place where you have a massive lake, mountains with marvelous views, and a range of cultural events to keep you entertained. That’s the Bodensee region of Vorarlberg in Austria. I spent three days there and visited three different cities. What follows are my Read Post

On my first trip to Vorarlberg in Austria, I only got to spend a short time in the Bregenzerwald but it was enough to leave me wanting more. And so I came back, this time to spend two full days in this region that effortlessly Read Post

For more than 10 years now, you can combine the pleasures of hiking and eating on the annual Culinary St Jacobs Way in Tyrol in Austria. I was lucky enough to get invited by the Austrian Tourism Board to join them for the 2018 edition. Read Post

With its mountains and stretches of nature in between towns, Austria is a great place to go if you want to holiday safely, away from any crowds. Even in normal times, it’s quite easy to find hikes where you’re the only person on the path Read Post

When I started travel blogging in 2012, I would have never guessed Austria would be one of the countries I’d write about most. Ten trips in nine years’ time. I even managed to grab a few days in Innsbruck before COVID-19 hit Europe. The lovely Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   Whether you’re preparing for a trip, learning for a quiz or simply want Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   2018 was the year in which Vienna celebrated Modernism and four of its Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   After my first trip to the country had been in winter, I was Read Post

Each fall, the farmers in Zillertal, Tyrol bring their cows down to the valley during the Almabtrieb festival. I followed such a cow parade from Zell am Zimmer to Bruck and took tons of photos of the Austria cow festival after. Have a look. Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   If you’re wondering which hotels in Austria to stay at on your next Read Post

These five books about Austria will give you insight into the country’s culture, history and great minds of gone-by times. Some have won prizes, others are popular around the world. All of them are interesting reads. Read Post

Traditional food in Austria is meant to keep active people going in the cold winter temperatures. After you’ve taken an hour or two to digest, I think that is. Now, the portions might have been a bit oversized for me, but I did eat some delicious things while I was in Austria and I tried a whole range of new dishes. Let me share them with you. Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   If you’re planning a road trip through Austria in summer, you’ll have to Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   Although Vorarlberg is the smallest province of Austria, it’s very diverse. I spent Read Post

Traveling to Austria during the pandemic? Check out this article outlining all the travel restrictions and safety measures you need to take into account to have a safe and fun trip.   In September, I visited Zillertal in Austria for the first time to attend Read Post