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Category Archives: Austria

Flohmarkt Treasures: Finding Flea Markets in Austria

October 31, 2017 Leave a Comment 7083 Views
Surviving Europe: Flohmarkt Treasures Finding Flea Markets in Austria - Feature

It’s been 2.5 years since we moved to Austria and it’s been 11 years since we developed the exhilarating (yet dangerous) hobby of flea market-ing. Little did we know, moving abroad would enhance this passion even more. Because flea markets in Austria, and Europe in general, are like discovering a completely...

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Discovering Schloss Goldegg: A Castle in Salzburg Austria

October 5, 2017 Leave a Comment 7629 Views
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Schloss Goldegg. A small but very historic castle in the tiny Austrian oasis of Goldegg. We stumbled upon this castle one our drive back from Lamprechtshöhle (Lamprecht’s Cave) in Austria. Whenever we see signs for ‘Schloss’, we immediately know it is worth a stop. Since schloss means palace or castle in...

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St. Rupert’s Fair: The Biggest Traditional Festival in Salzburg

September 12, 2017 Leave a Comment 8937 Views
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St. Rupert’s Fair in Salzburg. When carnival rides, traditional music, dancing, (lots of) beer, food, and fun take over Salzburg’s Old Town square. Since the 14th century, this annual festival has been celebrated every September in Salzburg. And a tradition that’s lasted hundreds and hundreds of years is bound to be...

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Best of Salzburg from a Local’s Perspective

April 10, 2017 27 Comments 11591 Views
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We’ve been living in Salzburg for 2 years now, and we’ve reached one definite conclusion: Salzburg = a fairytale. Between its Baroque architecture, perfectly manicured gardens, the medieval fortress, and narrow cobblestone streets winding through the Altstadt. There are few places in the world as picturesque and magical. Especially when you add...

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Hahnenkamm World Cup Ski Race in Kitzbuhel Austria

February 24, 2017 2 Comments 8999 Views
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So the time had come. FINALLY, we were getting off our lazy butts this winter to go skiing at Kitzbuhel in Austria. Last year (2016), we bought used skis and planned to tear up the trails, basically becoming professionals in the 2017 ski season. I mean, that’s the Austrian way, right?!...

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Almabtrieb in Austria: A Cow Parade in the Alps

October 25, 2016 Leave a Comment 10831 Views
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One of the very best parts about living abroad is not all the glamorous destinations or life changing experiences . It’s getting the chance to become familiar with a culture that’s so different than your own. Austria’s Almabtrieb or Cattle Parade is the perfect example. When I first read about this...

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Salzburg Day Trips: Finding Paradise at Golling Waterfall

July 13, 2016 2 Comments 12511 Views
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Just 40 minutes outside of Salzburg lies one of the most scenic waterfalls in ALL of Austria: Golling Waterfall We discovered this little piece of heaven as we were planning our 4th of July weekend in Austria. Since we’re Americans who live abroad to Salzburg, we always aim to keep our holiday...

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Salzburg Day Trips: 10 Austrian Lakes Worth a Visit

July 5, 2016 27 Comments 29201 Views
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We have an obsession. An obsession with Austrian lakes. Especially those that surround Salzburg (also known as the Salzkammergut) We moved to Salzburg about a year ago and a year ago is when our love for the Lake District began. Within 30 minutes, you can reach 6 Austrian lakes and within...

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Surviving Eisriesenwelt: The Largest Ice Cave in the World

June 9, 2016 18 Comments 12556 Views
Surviving Europe: Surviving Eisriesenwelt The Largest Ice Cave in the World - Feature

As soon as we read that the largest ice cave in the world – Eisriesenwelt – was located just an hour from us in Salzburg, we had to make the journey. First of all, I’d never seen an ice cave in my life and second of all, anything that’s the largest,...

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Christmas in Austria: The Return of Krampus

December 17, 2015 Leave a Comment 8971 Views
Surviving Europe: Christmas in Austria The Return of Krampus - Feature

A rosy-cheeked jolly old man, parades, presents waiting to be unwrapped and love in everyone’s heart. That is exactly what we experience every holiday season in the USA. But when you move to another country, you never know what to expect. Now, don’t get me wrong, Salzburg is a Christmas lover’s...

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