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Where to stay in Hallstatt – the best hotels for a holiday in Austria’s Lake District

Austria, Europe, Travel Guides

It’s almost impossible to tear yourself away from Austria’s magnificent cities.

You can spend days roaming around Vienna and Salzburg’s architectural wonders, marveling at Schonbrunn and Mirabell, getting lost in mazes of manicured gardens and abundant artwork. There’s much to see and do in Austria’s majestic cities, and plenty of glorious history and culture to discover.

But to get to the heart of Austria’s rustic charm, you must venture to its small countryside villages. You’ll find that there’s more to Austria than operas and schnitzels and all-out opulence. There are also stunning natural landscapes, breathtaking vistas, picture-perfect storybook towns, and plenty of outdoor adventures to be had.

If you only make it to one town, make it Hallstatt. Nestled in Salzkammergut’s mountainous region, Hallstatt is a small town sandwiched between a mountain and a lake, lined with pastel houses decked with flower boxes. The swans and ducks gracefully plying the coastline complete the picture, making it the perfect storybook town to take a break from the cities. It’s a great stopover on a drive from Vienna to Salzburg, and an excellent base for exploring the rest of the gorgeous Salzkammergut.

If you’re thinking of venturing to Austria’s beautiful Lake District soon, here’s where to stay in Hallstatt. [Read more…] about Where to stay in Hallstatt – the best hotels for a holiday in Austria’s Lake District

Best things to do in Hallstatt – Austria’s gorgeous lakeside town

Austria, Europe, Travel Guides

After several days exploring Vienna, we set out to explore more of Austria’s beautiful destinations.

Our next stop was Hallstatt, a dreamy lakeside town in the heart of the Salzkammergut district. But even the drive from Vienna to Hallstatt was an adventure itself, filled with one amazing scene after another.

We gawked at Vienna’s grand buildings, at the countryside that looked like Tina Blau’s oil paintings come to life, the roads so smooth and well-maintained, and at the BMWs and Audis zipping past us as we drove our rented Seat within the 130 KPH limit. Little did we know, the best view was yet to come. [Read more…] about Best things to do in Hallstatt – Austria’s gorgeous lakeside town

Driving in Alsace – a road trip in the gorgeous French wine region

Europe, France, Travel Guides

When it comes to relaxing holidays, there’s no town like a wine town.

One: you have the perfect weather that helps create the perfect grapes. Two: these grapes produce amazing wine that inspires delicious food. And three: this makes everyone giddy happy and friendly!

But too much of a good thing can be oh-so-wonderful, so we add one more ingredient to this perfect holiday recipe: the open road. And that’s exactly how we spent our holiday in Alsace, France’s northeastern wine-growing region: a road trip through beautiful towns, lush vineyards, and breathtaking mountain roads, all while filling up on good food, great wine, and amazing sights.

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Where to stay in Colmar – the perfect base for a holiday in Alsace, France

Europe, France, Travel Guides

If you’re headed to Alsace to tour the historic wine route, there’s no better place to stay than Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wine.

Lying 64 KM southwest of Strasbourg, Colmar is a beautiful, well-preserved town home to many architectural landmarks and museums that allow holiday-goers a glimpse of the traditional Alsatian life. You can also almost always count on good weather – thanks to the Vosges mountains, Colmar enjoys a sunny microclimate and is one of the driest cities of France.

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Gyeongju – a day trip to South Korea’s ancient capital

Asia, South Korea, Travel Guides

South Korea is mostly known for being modern – even futuristic.

And when you’re in the major cities like Seoul and Busan, you can see this everywhere with all the towering buildings, ultra-bright city lights, and high-speed Internet. Even their tourism organizations highlight the country’s dynamism and rapid progress.

Despite this, however, pockets of cultural destinations where visitors can catch a glimpse of Korea’s splendid past remain. One such destination is Gyeongju – the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Silla, home of some of the best Buddhist art in the Far East.

If you’re into ancient cultures and traditions – or just want a break from the fast cars and bright lights of South Korea’s bustling cities – take a day trip to Gyeongju, South Korea’s ancient capital.

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