Tag Archives: Austria

How to get ready for a trip

Posted on May 12, 2010 by elliewick

Getting ready for a trip can be a huge ordeal. The first few times you are preparing for a big trip it can be nerve wracking. There are so many things to worry about, like what to pack, what to … Continue reading →

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Holocaust remembrance at Mauthausen

Posted on May 8, 2010 by elliewick

May 5 is the anniversary of the liberation of Mauthausen, a concentration camp in Austria. On May 5, 1945, the American military arrived at the camp, setting the prisoners free. Each year there is a remembrance and liberation celebration for … Continue reading →

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My Dream Trips

Posted on March 22, 2010 by elliewick

This month’s Budget Travel was filled with dream trips. These trips, usually to exotic and far-away places, often seem impossible to accomplish.  But BT’s collection of dream trips are “50 totally doable adventures.” With this collection serving as my inspiration, … Continue reading →

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The hills are alive

Posted on March 2, 2010 by elliewick

In Salzburg, music can be found everywhere. That’s a good thing, because “The Sound of Music” was filmed there. Take this tour of the sights by song, and you may just find yourself singing a tune or acting out a … Continue reading →

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The top 5 German (and Austrian) things to do in Frankenmuth, Mich.

Posted on January 26, 2010 by elliewick

At the beginning of January, I headed up north to Frankenmuth, Mich., to see if its claim as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria” could satisfy the needs of someone who’d spent an ample amount of time in the real Bavaria. Frankenmuth succeeded … Continue reading →

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