Lost in the Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg
The Hohensalzburg fortress was top of our list of things to do in Salzburg, as it seemed to be mentioned by practically everyone who gave …
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Hotel Zur Post in Salzburg – a comfortable Gasthaus
Hotel Zur Post is one of those attractive small, family run Gasthaus hotels that you find all over Austria and proved to be a comfortable …
Riding the steam train – on the Schafbergbahn at St Wolfgang
It’s a while since I read Thomas the Tank Engine as a bed-time story to my kids, but if I was making the Schafburgbahn steam …
Where to find the best Smørrebrød in Copenhagen?
In anything epitomises Danish food, it must be the Smørrebrød. This open sandwich is made with dark rye bread topped with an endless combination of …
Delicious food in Salzburg – what and where to eat
The food in Salzburg, as everywhere in Austria, is often hearty: slabs of roast pork, huge bratwurst sausages or goulash made with beer. We tried …
Visiting the Karen Blixen museum near Copenhagen
Why did I want to visit the Karen Blixen Museum near Copenhagen? Karen Blixen returned from Kenya to her family home to write her book, …
Kiin Kiin in Copenhagen – modern Thai food with Danish style
Copenhagen is packed with gourmet restaurants, but when you meet top Danish chef Henrik Yde-Andersen, at his flagship restaurant Kiin Kiin, the only Thai restaurant …
Tips for eating out in Copenhagen on a budget
Copenhagen may be a gourmet destination where Michelin star restaurants are two a penny, but you won’t find eating out is cheap here. A meal …
The Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg – spring flowers and romance
Having spent the morning on some serious sightseeing at the Hohensalzburg fortress, it was time to relax and soak up some spring sunshine at the …
The best things to do in Salzburg and Lake Wolfgang, Austria – Podcast 16
Discover all the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria and the nearby Lake Wolfgang which come alive through my podcast. We visited Hangar 7, …
Hangar 7 in Salzburg – Cars, Planes and Smart Food
From the outside Hangar 7 looks like one of those modern, glass encased, out-of-town car showrooms, but step inside and you might imagine that you’ve …