Austria – Wandering Helene

Palaces, Cafes, and Classical Music: 2 Days in Vienna

Wandering Helene — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:26:12 +0000

Visiting Vienna is probably one of the first items I added to my life wishlist (aka bucket list). As a young girl I would play classical music and dream of one day visiting the city famous for being the home of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Brahms to name just a few. Listening to their great …

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12 Stunning Day Trips from Vienna

Wandering Helene — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:13:41 +0000

Vienna, Austria is a one of the most popular destinations in central Europe and is often included on many European itineraries. This is of no surprise given its history and position of power less than 200 years ago. Whether you are visiting Vienna for the cafes or classical music, or maybe to visit one of …

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Best European Christmas Markets for Foodies

Wandering Helene — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:33:39 +0000

The season of European Christmas markets is around the corner and my favorite part of the markets is the food, but also the warm alcoholic beverages are not bad. I asked some of my travel blogger friends to share their favorite Christmas market food. I received a lot of responses ranging from cities like Berlin …

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Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains in Salzburg

Wandering Helene — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:57:22 +0000

I must be one of the few people to visit Salzburg who has never watched the Sound of Music. What makes it even stranger is that I studied music at university, but the movie is lost on me. I was more excited about seeing the birthplace of Mozart. Another pleasant surprise was just a 15-minute …

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