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Dürnstein Castle, Wachau Valley

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

baby elephant social distancing at gänsehäufel

True Tales: Vienna in the Time of Corona

This is pretty much how summer in Vienna during COVID has looked like. A tourist from the States asked me last week why there’s a baby elephant plastered everywhere in Vienna. I told him to remind people of social distancing … Read More