Vienna in December: 30 Best Things to Do, Christmas Markets & Travel Tips

Vienna in December: 30 Best Things to Do, Christmas Markets & Travel Tips

Vienna is one of my favorite European cities. I’ve visited it more than once, and there are still so many places I want to explore next time. I love its imperial palaces, impressive museums, elegant streets, and the fact that...
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Guide: What to See, How Long You Need + My Visit

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Guide: What to See, How Long You Need + My Visit

On my first trip to Vienna, we visited the Kunsthistorisches Museum first, also called (in English) the Art History Museum or the Museum of Fine Arts Vienna. We had only a short time in the city and a long list...
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Visiting Bran Castle in Romania: What It’s Really Like Inside Dracula’s Castle

Visiting Bran Castle in Romania: What It’s Really Like Inside Dracula’s Castle

I’ve visited Bran Castle several times, and I still enjoy seeing it appear above the village, perched on its rocky hill with the mountains behind it. The view makes it clear why so many people want to see this castle...
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I Visited Vienna’s Largest Church. It Has a 1447 Gothic Altar, 343 Steps Up the Tower, a 21-Ton Bell – and Catacombs

I Visited Vienna’s Largest Church. It Has a 1447 Gothic Altar, 343 Steps Up the Tower, a 21-Ton Bell – and Catacombs

When I created my Vienna bucket list, Stephansdom – St. Stephen’s Cathedral – was one of the top places I wanted to visit. On our second trip to Vienna, we finally got to see it. It’s hard to put into...
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My Guide To Ceaușescu Mansion Bucharest: Tickets, Tour & What to See

My Guide To Ceaușescu Mansion Bucharest: Tickets, Tour & What to See

I first visited Ceaușescu Mansion not long after it opened to the public in 2016. I enjoyed the visit enough that I went back several more times – around five visits in total. My first tour was in Romanian, while...
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My Guide to Prater Vienna: Our Experience, Wiener Riesenrad, Rides, Prices and Tips

My Guide to Prater Vienna: Our Experience, Wiener Riesenrad, Rides, Prices and Tips

Prater was the first amusement park I visited abroad. We went on our second trip to Vienna, when my husband and I had more time to include places we hadn’t managed to see during our first, shorter visit. I already...
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Haus des Meeres Vienna Guide: What to See, Tickets, Tips & My Experience at Aqua Terra Zoo

Haus des Meeres Vienna Guide: What to See, Tickets, Tips & My Experience at Aqua Terra Zoo

I visited Haus des Meeres on my second trip to Vienna, and both my husband and I liked it a lot. Yes, I include aquariums on my itineraries. We also visited Sea Life Munich, and I would happily visit other...
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Technisches Museum Wien Guide: Exhibits, Tickets & Tips. My Guide to the Vienna Technical Museum

Technisches Museum Wien Guide: Exhibits, Tickets & Tips. My Guide to the Vienna Technical Museum

I visited the Technisches Museum Wien with my husband during our second trip to Vienna. Our first stay in the city had been much shorter, so this time we had more time for museums and attractions we hadn’t seen before....
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Where to Stay in Vienna for First-Time Visitors: Best Districts by Budget, Trip Length, and Transport

Where to Stay in Vienna for First-Time Visitors: Best Districts by Budget, Trip Length, and Transport

Vienna was the destination of my first vacation abroad, and it was a city I had wanted to visit for years. That first trip was short – only a day and a half on our way to Germany – but...
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A Realistic 4-Day Paris Itinerary for First-Time Visitors – With Versailles

A Realistic 4-Day Paris Itinerary for First-Time Visitors – With Versailles

Paris had been one of my dream destinations for years, so when the opportunity to visit appeared with very little notice, I wasn’t going to say no. We arrived on Sunday evening and left on Friday, which gave us four...
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