from the Vienna Technical Museum were the adorable Austrian Airlines flight attendant uniforms from the 1970s! The museum itself is WONDERFUL! A paradise for physics, and STEM enthusiasts – unfortunately the only thing I was able to explain to my … Read More
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Stift Heiligenkreuz Monastery in Lower Austria
Stift Heiligenkreuz: A Timeless Monastery in Lower Austria Stift Heiligenkreuz, located in the heart of Lower Austria’s Vienna Woods, is one of the oldest continuously active Cistercian monasteries in the world. Founded in 1133, this architectural masterpiece blends Romanesque and … Read More
Wien Museum Vienna: A Guide to Its Stunning Art
If you haven’t popped by yet, the Wien Museum in Vienna’s St. Charles Square, is a wonderful (and FREE!) museum to check out – one of my favorite paintings there is this one – I think it truly shows how … Read More
Dürnstein Castle – a medieval castle worth a visit!
Dürnstein is a charming town nestled in the Wachau Valley of Austria, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance. It’s most famous for its role in the legend of King Richard the Lionheart of England. In 1192, Richard was … Read More
Join our spooky Vienna ghost tour every Thursday, Friday or Saturday!
Courtesy of ChatGPT, I present to you: ChatGPT Please Write a Short Poem About Creepy Vienna! Join us every Thursday (Spanish), Friday (English or Saturday (Spanish) in Vienna’s city centre for our spooky Vienna tour where our amazing guides will … Read More
Vienna International Airport with kids!
Vienna International Airport offers a variety of family-friendly facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for travelers with children. Here’s an overview of the key amenities: 1. Play Areas for Children Family Fun Gate (F Gates): Located in Terminal … Read More
A Sunday afternoon at the butterfly house
My anxiety about not doing enough ‘stimulating’ activities with my two oldest kids, hereby referred to as LL and Middle, reached peak height last week. As to not spend another Sunday afternoon watching Cocomelon and having discussions with myself as … Read More
What’s up with those weird balloons in Flemish Renaissance paintings? An explanation.
The Flemish Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder, was famous for his depictions of the every day life of peasants – and this included his famous painting ‘Children’s Games,’ painted in 1560 and depicting over 200 characters participating in 80 … Read More
Just a lil Wes Anderson Tribute
Not sure if this can be exactly called a Wes Anderson anamorphic lens, but I’m just gonna roll with it. Incidentally, Wes Anderson had a wonderful exhibition at Vienna’s museum of fine arts several years ago. So let’s called it … Read More