Showing posts with label Austria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Austria. Show all posts

May 14, 2011

Vienna - Yummies

It's going to be pretty obvious, judging by the lack of photographs, that by the end of our latest trip, we were far too tired and distracted to remember to take pictures of everything we consumed. Nevertheless, I did manage to capture two special meals, at two special restaurants, which I would now like to recommend to you, my dear readers.

The first place was recommended to us for being a local favorite. This was true. When we walked into Salm Brau there wasn't a tourist in site, yet the place was still packed to the max. We got even more excited when we realized that the restaurant had its own brewery and distillery! Fresh beer and authentic Viennese food? What more could we ask for? 
The second restaurant we accidentally stumbled upon, and good thing we did, because the food was delicious! Located right by the university, Cafe Einstein serves hearty food at great prices. We sat around for a little longer than we should of, taking in the aroma of the food and people watching. 
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Gosh how I miss having a pint of beer with every meal.. oh well, that guilty pleasure will just have to wait until our next trip!

natasha

May 13, 2011

Vienna - Holiday Market

One of my traveling fantasies has always been to visit Vienna during Christmas time. I've heard wonderful stories about the beautifully decorated streets and festive markets. Not going to lie... I was a little bummed when I realized that we would miss the holiday festivities during our latest trip... That was of course, until I found out that we'd be in Vienna just in time for Easter prep. I loved seeing the city dressed up in pastels, and was even more excited when we stumbled upon an open holiday market. There we found delicious goodies and hundreds of gorgeous handmade easter eggs!
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We picked up a few eggs to decorate our Christmas tree in the future.. best souvenir investment to date!

natasha

May 10, 2011

Vienna - Belvedere Palace

One of the most splendid pieces of Baroque architecture anywhere, is the Belvedere Palace. Created by architect Lucas von Hildebrandt, this masterpiece is actually two imposing palaces separated by a 17th century garden parterre.
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My husband is a perv, and I love it. 
Oh you know... just stretching out a bit..

P.S. This place is even lovelier after consumption of a few liters of beer. Just sayin.

natasha

May 8, 2011

Vienna - Highlights

Oh how I wish we had more time to wander through the streets of Vienna... It's truly a gorgeous city, but what's even more memorable, are the people who populate it. These Austrian natives share a strong love of music, weakness for rich food, high regard for the arts, and a very strong sense of pride for their country. Here are just a few photos to highlight our brief stint in this beautiful city.
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I honestly believe that we visited during the best time of the year.. can you believe how green it is? Love, love, loved it!

natasha