Vienna, Austria June 20, 2025 There are many castles, palaces and mansions that dot the cityscape of Vienna. Some are large, some small, some elegantly minimalistic and some over-the-top baroque. Among the largest is the sprawling Hofburg Palace. It is difficult to take in the scale of the grounds, so vast is it. But vaster … More A Palace for an Empress
Vienna, Austria June 18, 2025 More than anywhere else, Vienna is synonymous with a rich history of classical music. Sponsored by the Habsburg dynasty and aristocrats at the imperial court, it has been home to many of the musical greats. Among those who studied here are Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss and Mahler. And that … More Swept Away
Vienna, Austria June 17, 2025 If I had been treated to a visual feast before, then Vienna is a veritable banquet. In every street, around every corner are buildings, parks and spires that have me gawking. Tall buildings in a soft palette of colors grace the streets and boulevards and in cobble-stoned plazas are statues, … More On Sensory Overload
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