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Tag Archives: Austria
My favorite American meal
I’m not a fancy person when it comes to much of anything, especially when it comes to food. I rotate between two breakfast cereals and pack the same lunch every day. I like my foods plain or with minimal toppings. … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Tradition, Travel Narrative
Tagged American food, Amsterdam, Austria, Berlin, Dublin, Eating out, Food, Fulbright program, Germany, Hamburgers, Ireland, The Netherlands, Travel
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Wednesday photo: Schloss Leopoldskron
“Somewhere out there is a lady who I think will never be a nun,” says the Baroness, as Maria meanders through the Captain’s gardens on lake with Untersberg views and horses with fins. This is a view that many people … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Photos, Wednesday photo
Tagged Austria, Mountains, Photos, Salzburg, The Sound of Music, Travel
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Postcard arrival: Austria (mailed from Taiwan) and Thailand
When I received this card I immediately thought that this mountainous scene looked very Austrian. But then I flip the card over and see that the cancellation is from Taiwan. And the sender is actually from Malaysia. The rest of … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Postcards
Tagged Austria, Austria/Australia, Bangkok, Mountains, postcards, postcrossing, Stamps, Thailand, Travel
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One year later and a list of desired experiences
Travelin’ the globe is now a year old. Yes, it’s really been around since the spring of 2008, but this after-college version just turned one. In honor of this day, I’ve compiled a list of 25 things I want to … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Europe, North America, Planning a trip, South America, Travel Update, U.S.
Tagged America, Auschwitz, Austria, California, Canyoneering, Carnival, Curling, Dream trips, Egypt, Flamingos, France, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Italy, Kenya, Language, Learning a language, Leaving my comfort zone, Morocco, National Parks, New food, New Orleans, Northern Lights, Norway, Rome, Savannah, Skiing, Spain, The pyramids, Unfamiliar places, Utah, Venice
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Ski (and snowboard) adventures: past, present and upcoming
At the end of this week, I’ll be skiing down the slopes of Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Salt Lake City. That’s at least my goal. I like mountains, I like snow and I generally like … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, North America, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Alta, Austria, Confidence, Czech Republic, Fears, Germany, Hochficht, Leaving my comfort zone, Mountains, New York, Ohio, Photos, Skicircus, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Travel, Utah, Worries
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The agony of being sick away from home
Since Wednesday night, I haven’t spent more than a few hours each day away from my bed. I can’t eat anything, I can hardly drink anything and I can’t sleep in the afternoon or evening. I can’t even read because … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, North America, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Austria, Disney movies, Health, Home, Illness, Ohio, Sick
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Celebrating the new year in Salzburg
Growing up, celebrating the holidays at home was important. The one year we didn’t spend at home is one we’ll all remember because of all the things that were out of the ordinary, like having to eat mashed potatoes without … Continue reading
Slovakia, the euro and collecting currency
The conversion to the euro in Europe was disappointing to me as a collector of currency. Check out some of my collection in this post: Collecting foreign money. With the euro, the bills look the same amongst the participating nations … Continue reading
Wednesday photo: Wiener Christkindlmarkt
The Vienna Rathaus (city hall) was absolutely stunning all lit up. The Christmas markets of Austria and neighboring countries were so pleasant and memorable. Walking around with all the lights, wares, smells and music was just amazing. I went to … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Wednesday photo
Tagged Austria, Christmas markets, Snow, Vienna, Winter
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Scrapbook memories of my year in Salzburg
I spent a little over nine months in Salzburg, taking thousands of pictures from my travels as far west as Dublin and as far east as Romania and Greece and everywhere in between. After agonizing for a week or so … Continue reading
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