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As we talked about in one of our past blogs, going for walks is one of many of Austria’s favourite pastimes. On weekends, families or friends often meet up to go for a stroll. We also followed this tradition when we visited Julia’s family in…

By wineandrumJanuary 22, 2019

Travel United Kingdom

Our 3 Favourite Walks in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is one of those cities, where we found ourselves just walking around, enjoying the atmosphere and only in the evening did we realize how far we had walked. But if you’re looking for a nice stroll away from busy streets like the Royal Mile,…

By wineandrumApril 27, 2017

Food Slovenia Travel

The idyllic village of Bled in Slovenia

Your first thought when you hear Bled might be that it sounds like a terrifying torture chamber. However, Bled is an idyllic village in Slovenia right next to Lake Bled. It is most famous for the castle on the island in the middle of said…

By wineandrumMay 29, 2016

Austria Travel

Donauinsel: “The island” in the middle of Vienna

The Donauinsel – Danube Island – is an artificial island, which is a result of measures taken to protect Vienna from floods. It is easily accessible from surrounding tube and train stations, such as Donauinsel, Kaisermühlen, Floridsdorf and Handelskai, as well as several bridges. There…