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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Best Lakes Near Salzburg

I have been living in Salzburg for nearly three years now and, in that time, I've made a conscious effort to try and visit as many of the beautiful lakes in the area. Salzburg is right on the border with…

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Best Viewpoints in Salzurg

I have been living in Salzburg for nearly three years now and, in that time, I've made a conscious effort to try and visit as many of the beautiful viewpoints available in this little mountain city as possible. Salzburg is…

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Gaisberg Hike in Summer

I live very near the Gaisberg, the most well-known local mountain towering over Salzburg and yet, in my two and a half years of living in this city, I have hiked it just once before during the first winter I…

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