Statue in the city centre of Vienna

Last night in Austria-En route to España

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August 9th 2006
It´s over. The backpacks, margarita pizzas, and Italian bus systems are far behind, as I travel by train from Pisa to Vienna. I shared a car with an Italian, so-stereotypically-named-Antonio, and couple from the States(her), and Mexico(him). He had de best accent, by the way! For all you out there who remember the story about the hombres who fixed my car, you can understand why I had to hold bac ... read more

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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