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Café Neko: Cats, Coffee, and Tea
Some might think that getting lost on purpose is a childish thing. So be it, I love getting lost and ending up in really beautiful places. Well, just in Vienna. I haven’t explored all the secret streets nor have I discovered all the nooks with such nostalgic charm but I’m getting there. Hidden within the city, among a pathway of cobblestones and many a chair waiting for customers, is a humble cafe owned by a bunch of furry-ocious cats! One of the very first Neko (Japanese for cat) Cafes in Europe, the Cat Cafe in Blumenstockgasse is a refuge to those seeking peace and quiet among precious cats. The…
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Cheap City Breaks in Vienna for Couples
Vienna is generally considered expensive, and is often passed over by budget travellers (I’ve taken some sad feelings when I learn friends are going to Europe without visiting Vienna, you know). If you can visit out of season, and be flexible with your dates, you’ll find more competitive prices. But as with many destinations, even in high season, there are cheaper ways to visit and enjoy this stunning city. Hotels in Vienna can be dear, so choose well when it comes to booking a hotel. Or for a cheaper alternative, try one of the city’s smart hostels or many good value rental apartments. The Apartment Owner Association of Vienna has a database…
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Fall Impressions, Vienna 2013
Summer’s last hurrah breezed hurriedly past us. A month in Fürth for my kids, weeks around Italy and Hungary with hubby and some days in Frankfurt for me are now all sweet memories waiting to be told on this blog. For now, I have been walking around crunchy leaves, on yellow pavements and with trees that are either orange, yellow, red and brown. Autumn…the most nostalgic season for me has arrived and here are some of my impressions – I took a lot of photos so this would probably be a series – nature’s changing colors as seen through my lens. If you are planning to visit Vienna in autumn,…
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Schönbrunn Palace, Its Vastness
Warning: Image – heavy post. There’s not a year that passes by that we do not visit the Schloss Schönbrunn (Schönbrunn Palace). We used to live near the area so it’s inevitable but even though we’ve moved and it takes about an hour to travel there, we still do come by, even when it’s in winter, in spring, in summer and especially during fall. So let’s start with the entrance. Below photo would show you the scale of the palace’s grandeur size compared to a bus and some cars. There’s no entrance fee when entering the palace grounds which makes it a favorite tourist attraction…well, not just that…the Schönbrunn itself is…
