14 articles tagged with austria
There's something mythic about Graz in autumn—the way the copper-tinged leaves frame the medieval architecture, how the morning mist clings to the Schlossberg like Persephone's veil between worlds. As a novelist turned perpetual wanderer, I've found this UNESCO Creative City...
As someone who frequently travels for astronomical conferences, I've developed a knack for transforming business necessities into enriching cultural experiences. Vienna, with its imperial grandeur and scientific heritage, offers the perfect backdrop for this delicate balancing act. The city that...
When most people think of Salzburg, their minds immediately jump to Julie Andrews twirling through Alpine meadows. But having spent a week here last fall while accompanying an Austrian basketball client, I discovered there's a whole other Salzburg that exists...
The first time I stepped off the U-Bahn at Stephansplatz, I felt like I'd walked through a time portal. Vienna doesn't just preserve its imperial past—it wears it like a perfectly tailored suit, comfortable in its historical significance while simultaneously...
There's something rather magical about wandering through a city where no one knows your name or expects anything of you. After years of family adventures with my husband and daughter, I found myself with a rare opportunity: a week entirely...
There's something wildly satisfying about tracing the geological continuity from the Alps to the Arctic—like connecting distant cousins at a family reunion. Last summer, I traded my snowboard for hiking boots and embarked on a two-week cultural expedition from Austria's...
Vienna conjures images of grand palaces, classical music, and sophisticated cafés, but what surprised me most during my recent spring sojourn was the city's abundance of verdant sanctuaries. After decades of guiding others to new homes, I've developed an appreciation...
When I first arrived in Graz last spring, I expected the UNESCO World Heritage old town and the futuristic Kunsthaus to dominate my experience. *Mais non*, this Austrian city had other plans for me. As someone who appreciates craftsmanship in...
As someone who typically travels with educational goals in mind—whether exploring desert ecosystems with my law colleagues or studying the historical context of public murals—stepping into Vienna's world of luxury was a delightful departure from my usual adventures. This imperial...
Growing up in sun-drenched Seville, beaches meant sand, salt, and endless horizons. But after two decades of photographing coastlines across five continents, I've developed a particular affection for an entirely different kind of shore – the crystalline alpine lakes nestled...
There's a concept in Japanese called *uchi-soto* (内外) that distinguishes between one's inner circle and the outside world. In Vienna, this division is perfectly embodied in its dual café culture—the polished, historic establishments filled with tourists, and the intimate hideaways...
Vienna presents a fascinating duality after sunset that few European capitals can match. By day, the city exudes imperial grandeur with its Habsburg palaces and coffee house culture, but as darkness falls, it transforms into two parallel nocturnal universes. On...
There's something magical about sitting in a Viennese café, where time seems suspended between the marble tabletops and ornate ceilings. As someone who grew up with the lively cafeterías of Seville and later embraced Detroit's third-wave coffee scene, Vienna's coffee...
There's something magical about watching Europe unfold frame by frame through a train window—like the most beautiful animation sequence I've ever directed. Last summer, my 10-year-old son Miles and I traded our digital drawing tablets for Eurail passes and embarked...
