Blumengärten Hirschstetten, also known as the Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens, is a beautiful botanical garden located in Vienna’s 22nd district. It is one of the city’s popular attractions, offering a peaceful oasis for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of…
Café Central – an Iconic and Historically Significant Coffeehouse in Vienna
Vienna is renowned for its coffee culture and historic cafes. Coffeehouses have played a significant role in Vienna’s social and cultural life for centuries, and they continue to be an integral part of the city’s identity. Once in a…
Weddings at The Hermesvilla
It’s been so long ago since I last set foot at the Hermesvilla and the Lainzer Tiergarten as a whole. It looks so much different than before, and probably because it’s still spring and we are in a festive mood…
Exploring Vienna : Stephansplatz
This is part of the series Exploring Vienna by Train Stations – basically going around Vienna’s famous attractions and restaurants one train station at a time. Stephansplatz is a square/plaza located in the city’s geographic center. It is named after…
Where to Get The Best Bubble Teas in Vienna, Bubble Tea Mania Returns
This post is updated when new shops open. Updated : February 2023 Years ago, in 2011 to be exact, we enjoyed bubble teas but for a short while. Back then, matcha has already been my favorite, while the kids love…
Visiting the Neko Café Before the Resident Cats Retire
Visiting a cat cafe can be a delightful and unique experience. Interacting with cats has been shown to have a calming effect on people. The presence of these furry friends can help reduce stress, anxiety, and even lower blood pressure….
Turm Restaurant at Danube Tower – Dining at 170 Meters Above Ground
The Turm Restaurant is a unique dining establishment at Vienna’s Donauinsel. Situated at a height of 170 meters, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Restaurants, located at significant heights, such as the Turm Restaurant, often provide a memorable…
Twenty Years of Beautiful Octobers and Autumns
Octobers are personally special to me. It would always remind me of how I bravely came to grips with beginning a new life in a different, unfamiliar city. Twenty years ago today, I first set foot on Viennese soil…I came…
Long Nights of Interculturality 2022 – Art Exhibition “Peace and Cultural Diversity”
Long Nights of Interculturality is a week-long celebration of cultural diversity through music, art exhibitions, costumes, panel discussions, and motivational speeches. The event is organized by the International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO) and has been so since 2018. The organizers…
19 Fun Outdoor Games For Kids To Keep Them Active
Summer is almost to an end, but before the sun leaves temporarily this year, we head once more to Vienna’s parks to enjoy and create memories with friends. Parks, small and big, abound in Vienna approximately numbering to a hundred….
KUBŌ – Kultur Bayanihan Ōsterreich (Edition 2022) : The First Filipino Arts and Culture Festival in Austria
To learn about people is to learn their history. And to learn history, one should look not only to tradition (beliefs and behaviors that are passed down from one generation to another) but also to culture (shared characteristics of the…
How Much Does a Train Ticket from the Airport To Vienna Cost? (And Vice Versa)
Edited: 05 November 2023 Short Answer: either €2,00 or €4,40, or €14,90. There are several ways to reach Vienna from the airport (Flughafen). No, the airport is not in Vienna per se, it’s at least 23 minutes away (by car)…
