If I ever missed one thing during the years we spent in Scandinavia, it was a real Austrian Christmas, including Austrian Christmas markets. While most people know the famous markets in Vienna, little has been said about Christmas in Graz. The city goes full out in December and there is plenty to explore, from Christmas markets to traditional handicraft workshops…
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Christmas in Graz: A Local’s Guide
Austrian Open Air Museum Stübing & Rein Abbey: A Cultural Day Trip From Graz
Being a history buff, I really love open-air museums. To me they are magical places and extraordinary sites capable of transporting visitors from modern life in the 21st century to settings as diverse as a bustling 18th-century village or a timbered farm straight from a fairytale. The Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing (Österreichisches Freilichtmuseum Stübing), situated just outside of Graz, is…
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Styrian Food: What to Eat in Graz
The cuisine of Austria is extremely multi-cultural, borrowing dishes from all parts of the Habsburg Empire. There is a spate of Italian, Adriatic, Polish, and Hungarian-inspired dishes and even a rich seam of Balkan flavors. As a result, Austrian food is far more dynamic and flavorsome than most people realize. Although you can try the ubiquitous Austrian classics such as…
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Free Self-Guided Budapest Walking Tour: Highlights & Overlooked Gems (With Map!)
Perfectly bestriding the mighty Danube River, the Hungarian capital is certainly worthy of its moniker “The Pearl of the Danube”. Budapest is a city of contrasts meaning that though awe-inspiring churches, monuments, and museums line its ancient streets, it is also a very lively and hip place with a wide roster of grungy bars and idiosyncratic attractions. A Budapest walking…
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How to Spend the Perfect Sustainable Weekend in Graz
If you’ve never heard of the city of Graz, Austria before, it is because Graz truly is one of Europe’s last hidden gems. Situated in the south-east of Austria, Graz offers the perfect escape for those longing to escape overwhelming tourist crowds and fast travel. Here are some tips on how to spend an enjoyable and sustainable weekend in Graz….
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