Baden sprawls out, somewhat, behind me and below the vineyards. This is yet another favorite walking area of the Schützel family... in fact, this exact area is dedicated to Karin's parents by an officially marked bench.
Visit to Baden July 17th 2008 Last weekend, I made a trip up to Baden to visit my host family and to begin my moving process for the year to come. I took an overnight train without a bed reservation... so I got the glorious opportunity to experience an 8+ hour train ride, cuddling with some perfect strangers on awkward "pull-down" seats that turn the compartment into one queen-sized bed for all to share. Despite the sleepless ... read more
Europe » Austria » Vienna » Vienna Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more