49 Lakes to Visit Near Salzburg, Austria

I have been living in Salzburg since late 2021 and, when I'm not off exploring the rest of the world, I love exploring this country that I've made my home. We are so lucky in Austria to have access to…

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95 Castles, Palaces and Fortresses to Visit in Europe

I was born in Europe, lived here for eight years in my childhood, came back to visit many times while growing up in North America, and eventually moved back here in 2020, living first in Belgium and now in Austria. All this to say, I've…

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Roadtrip Through Western Slovenia

I first visited Slovenia back in 2022 for a summer hiking weekend with Ela, a friend I'd met a few years earlier down in New Zealand while working at a hostel together. I fell in love with the gorgeous scenery…

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A Complete Guide to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana is Slovenia's colourful capital city. It was the first visit for both me and my partner and neither of us knew what to expect - but I suppose with Jana in the name it was sure to be good?…

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How to Spend a Day in Linz, Austria

I first visited Linz in the winter of 2022 on a snowy early January day. I had just moved to Salzburg and decided to spend a weekend on the train to a new city to discover more about the country…

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A Spring Guide to Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg in spring is a delight. Some days, it will rain so intensely it feels like the whole world is cracking apart. Other days, the sun will beat down and the flowers will open up and the light will catch…

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Day Spa at Hotel Krallerhof in Austria

One of our favourite ways to relax and unwind is in typical Austrian style by heading to a day spa. It's always such a wonderful, indulging experience. We were meant to be running the annual Salzburg half-marathon but unfortunately, by the…

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A Complete Guide to Munich, Germany

I published a guide on how to spend 24 hours in Munich in August 2023. Fast forward a few years and I have since met my partner who has spent a number of years living in Munich, so I've also…

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A Summer Guide to Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg in summer is truly a fairytale. The city comes alive with events and celebrations as the temperatures soar and the sun beams down upon us. Sometimes, mountain summer storms crash down and it seems as though a year's worth…

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Alkmogel Hike over Mondsee, Austria

The Almkogel is a beautiful hike rising above the Mondsee in the Salzkammergut region. There are so many gorgeous lakes in this area and many of them have great hikes that provide fantastic views across the region. → Check out all…

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Tauernmoossee Hike in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria

Hiking season has begun in Austria! Spring hiking is in full swing and that means while you might still find snow at the higher altitudes, the trails are starting to open and the mountains are ready for a new season…

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Roadtrip Through Eastern Germany

With the Easter four-day long weekend in Europe, we decided to take a few extra days off and go on a roadtrip through eastern Germany. The Easter long weekend is always a perfect time to head out on a trip,…

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