Austrian villages on the Danube

July 23rd 2014
Geo: 48.2271, 15.3296The day after we sailed from Vienna, we entered the Wachau valley, a very picturesque stretch of the Danube lined by vineyards and small villages with churches and monasteries. Very relaxing to sit on the sun deck, down a Bavarian beer and watch the world go by.The ship moored up at the town of Melk at which a monastery was founded 900 years ago. Several times the building ... read more

Europe » Austria » Lower Austria » Melk

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

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I am a retired doctor with 2 kids, one of whom lives in Australia so travelling to the other side of the world has become second nature. Apart from socialising and gardening, travelling is my favourite hobby. I love travelling with my husband as we have the same likes and dislikes when it comes to food, wine and things to do (apart from sport that is !) TP PROFILE Former TravelPod Member: tizwoz Joined: October 11th, 2008From: England lives in Sutton,United KingdomFavorite Book: Any fantasy or science fictionFavorite Movie: Lord of the RingsFavorite Music: Prefer peace... full info

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