Christmas markets…

A few years ago I had the chance to visit my first Christmas market, in Salzburg.

What a treat it was. Warm people and warm hearts to ward off the Christmas Eve chill. Fun toys and tchotchkes. Delicious aromas from the food carts.

I highly recommend visiting one if you get the chance.

November 30th, 2011 | Category: Austria, Celebrating | Leave a comment

Running into Rick…

Picture it: Salzburg, Christmas Eve, 2004

There I was, wandering around the Christmas market surrounding the cathedral, just hours before it closed for the season. Taking in the sights, the sounds, the smells, wondering what I should nosh on. When suddenly, much to my surprise, passed a personage into my view.

What ho! Is that Rick Steves [...]

April 1st, 2011 | Category: Austria, Celebrating, Traveling | Leave a comment

My favorite things…

Eating Sachertorte for dinner at its eponymous hotel, then walking across the street to watch marionettes perform The Magic Flute.

April 30th, 2010 | Category: Austria, Traveling | Leave a comment

Speaking of cabs…

After walking through customs in Salzburg, I hopped a cab to my hotel. The Am Dom.

No problem. I knew the basic pleasantries of German, the name of my hotel, and roughly how much to expect it to cost. Of course, I didn’t know is how to actually pronounce the name of my hotel. Can’t be [...]

January 20th, 2010 | Category: Austria, Communicating | Leave a comment