Things to Do in Salzburg, Austria: Gardens, Castles, and Mountain Adventures This summer we took a short trip to Salzburg, Austria for a weekend. Little did we know before heading there that Salzburg had so much more to offer than just Sound of Music and Mozart. Once...
10 Things You Should Be Doing in Vienna for a Perfect First Visit and a Perfect Authentic Experience The cultural capital of Austria, Vienna is a dynamic city filled with so much history, art and culture. Even so, the city embraces what is new and contemporary, with...
Imperial Collections of the Hapsburgs: A Regal Display of History and Culture (updated 2023) Uncover the opulence and grandeur of the Hapsburg dynasty with our blog post on the “Imperial Collections of the Hapsburgs.” Step into a world of regal splendor,...
Vienna highlights: a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum If you are into culture, art, history and even food, a visit to Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art) is something you must put on your schedule. Make sure you allocate enough...
A Night Walking Tour in Vienna: Discover the City’s Magic After Dark and Unexpected Moments There’s something magical about walking through the streets of Vienna at night-time. It feels like a nice mixture of very old mixed and new combined into the historic...
Vienna highlights: a fall garden tour at Schonbrunn castle and enjoying autumn colors (updated 2023) Ah fall in Austria is really a spectacular time to be visiting Vienna and enjoy some of the wonderful gardens like Schonbrunn, on the outskirts of the city. It seems...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.