Blogs from Vienna, Austria, Europe - page 124

The scenery has changed a lot since crossing into Austria. Reminds me of the west coast of Canada somewhat, with the massive hills and blue water. The service stop we went to was regarded as the best service stop in Europe and damn was it good!!!! Pork with crackle, creamy potatoes and veggies - all just like your Grandma made it!!! Had the drink they suggested which just tastes like fizzy apple juice. It’s called Armadoodela or something equally as dodgy…I’m happy to be here where it’s the home of the schnitzel and meat and potatoes!! We arrived at our hotel resort in finally, so nice inside, wish they were all like this! This is how I’m supposed to live!! The rooms are spacious and there are chandeliers throughout the hotel and trees outside the windows!! ... read more

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not technically here in Vienna anymore but wanted to tell everyone that I am okay and not getting into to much trouble. I am in budapest right now at a music festival and its pretty crazy. Leaving for Slovenia tomorrow because I need a little time to detox before i head to Croatia and Greece. Mike David, the number is four. When I get to Slovenia I will write a more descriptive email about the music festival and try and send some pics. Till then, Mike... read more

After exploring the lovely Prague, Brettles and I departed for Wien - the home of the Wiener Snitzel! Although it is reportedly known for other cultural achievements. Sorry if this next historical bit bores you but I just find it all riveting. I've learnt so much about European history since I started traveling. I also spent a while in Vienna so I have much to write. Vienna has been of huge historical significance since it's inception in 500 BC by the Celts. It has been the seat of two of the greatest European dynasties; The Babenberg(10th-13th centuries) and of course the Habsburgs empire who ruled until the end of the Holy Roman Empire in 1918. It is important to understand the enormity of what once was Habsburg Empire; it stretched from Switzerland east into the Ukraine, ... read more

Hello! This is going to be a short note since I don't have much time. Just an update on our whereabouts. When we left Krakow, we went to Prague, which was so cool. One of my favorite cities so far. It was just a really nice place to chill. We had a few great dinners on the river and really enjoyed walking through the town. We decided not to go to Salzburg, but instead headed to Bratislava, Slovakia. It was a nice little town, not the best we've seen, but the real reason I'm glad we went was that we got to see a soccer match for really cheap. The Celtics, our team in Edinburgh were playing and it was a championship game, so it was awesome. They lost, and the hooligans went wild, so fun. ... read more