Fülöp-hegyi Millenniumi kilátó Hike

This tower was the perfect morning hike above Révfülöp. Offering panoramic views across the lake, you hike up to the tower and then you can climb the round stairs inside for free to the top. You can hike this as…

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Visiting Szigligeti Var at Lake Balaton

Somehow, it’s already been four months since I visited a new country, my latest being my travels to Thailand and Liechtenstein in February and March. In need of a change of scenery, I booked a spontaneous two-week trip through four southeastern European countries: Hungary,…

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Visiting Tihany at Lake Balaton

Somehow, it’s already been four months since I visited a new country, my latest being my travels to Thailand and Liechtenstein in February and March. In need of a change of scenery, I booked a spontaneous two-week trip through four southeastern European countries:…

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Vegetarian Food Guide for Salzburg

I have lived in Salzburg nearly three years now and in that time, have spent many a morning at brunch, a midday at lunch or a cafe, an evening at a dinner restaurant, sharing a delicious with friends or family.…

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Driving the Rossfeld Panoramastraße

The Rossfeld Panoramastraße is Germany's highest road. It's nestled right against the border with Austria in southern Germany, part of the Berchtesgaden National Park. My other favourite places to visit in Berchtesgaden National Park: Hintersee Kneifelspitze Königssee Obersee Röthbachfall

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Hammersteg: A Secret Swimming Spot

I am very much into biking these days and with so many gorgeous little spots within an hour or two of my home in Salzburg, Austria, it's been the perfect way to spend summer weekends. Check out the lakes I've…

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Castles 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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A Day at Bluntauseen

I've recently become really into biking and have been pinning lakes and mountains within an hour or two of biking distance from my home in Salzburg. Luckily, we have some pretty incredible options nearby across Salzburgerland, the state within which…

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A Day at Bürgerausee

With a very odd June weather forecast behind us, much of it grey and rainy with bursts of hot sunshine in between, it was imperative that we take advantage of the few good days by being outdoors and enjoying all…

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A Weekend in Mattsee

Taking little trips from Salzburg, whether it be for a day or for a weekend, is such a wonderful way to explore more close to home. While I am oft to be found exploring far flung corners of the earth,…

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Salzburg in Summer

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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Kneifelspitze Hike

Just across the border from Salzburg where I live is the exquisite Berchtesgaden National Park in Bavaria, Germany. I explored some of Berchtesgaden two summers ago on a biking and hiking day trip to Königssee, Obersee und Röthbachfall, and again…

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