Book Review: The Rhine, by Ben Coates – 280 pages of remarkable travel writing
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Autumn in Vienna – the Belvedere Museum on a sunny autumn day
Autumn in Vienna is peaceful. So much so that the multitude of season-specific activities that make it, probably,…
