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Oct 28
2 min

Oktoberfest Recipes

Bringing the Custom to Your Kitchen. Throughout 2020, we’ve been looking for creative ways to keep our favourite traditions alive safely.

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Food for the Soul: Music to Inspire and Soothe

Michael Albert

Sep 23
3 min

Food for the Soul: Music to Inspire and Soothe

Since the earliest days of the pandemic, anxiety and depression have affected many of us. Music, in our experience, can serve as a balm.

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Barbara Cacao

Sep 22
1 min

Explore Vienna with Free Apps

Discover the best free apps to interact with Vienna through media-rich digital experiences.

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Michael Albert

Sep 16
3 min

Celebrating New Year's Across the World

Regardless of culture or background, people across the world mark the passing of time with ceremonies and celebrations.

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Michael Albert

Aug 26
3 min

Smelling the Roses

If you’re looking to spruce up the last few days of summer with some flora and fauna, plan a family trip to your nearest botanical garden!

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Finding Music in Nature and Nature in Music

Michael Albert

Aug 19
3 min

Finding Music in Nature and Nature in Music

Explore some of the greatest pieces of classical music inspired by nature while you're venturing outdoors.

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Michael Albert

Aug 12
3 min

Getting Crafty with the Kids

Keep the whole family busy by getting creative with these easy-to-make crafts, inspired by Austrian artistry.

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Michael Albert

Aug 4
3 min

Enjoying the Exteriors

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert is presented in venues all across North America. Here is an architectural tour of our favourite ones!

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Waltzing Down the Blue Danube River in a Zille

Barbara Cacao

Aug 1
1 min

Waltzing Down the Blue Danube River in a Zille

Looking for an escape on the water? A smaller scale excursion on the Danube River might be just the ticket.

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Michael Albert

Jul 29
3 min

Keeping Up, and Keeping in Touch

Here are some easy tips to stay connected to your friends and family, and demystify technology!

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Michael Albert

Jul 22
3 min

Teaching Kids the Classics from Home

Simple ways for kids to cultivate an appreciation for classical music from the comfort of home.

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Keeping Our Hands Clean: How a Doctor in Vienna Revolutionized Disease Control Through Hand-Washing

Michael Albert

Jul 15
3 min

Keeping Our Hands Clean: How a Doctor in Vienna Revolutionized Disease Control Through Hand-Washing

Did you know a scientist in Vienna led the charge for hand hygiene, and who taught us all about the live-saving benefits of keeping clean.

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Michael Albert

Jul 8
2 min

Vienna's Wine: a treat for the senses

Did you know that the city of Vienna produces 2.8 million litres of wine each year?

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3 Train Expeditions through Austrian Countryside

Barbara Cacao

Jul 1
1 min

3 Train Expeditions through Austrian Countryside

At just an hour from Vienna, the Wachaubahn leads through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Best Music for the Best Long Weekend

Michael Albert

Jun 30
3 min

The Best Music for the Best Long Weekend

If this were a regular summer, many of us would be enjoying a bit of time away from home. It’s the season for getaways by the water, hiki...

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Michael Albert

Jun 23
2 min

New Recipe Ideas You Must Try at Home

Spend a day in the culture capital of the world without leaving your kitchen with a day of authentic, easy-to-prepare Viennese meals.

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New Father's Day Traditions for the New Normal

Michael Albert

Jun 17
3 min

New Father's Day Traditions for the New Normal

Traditions are important to us. Here are some ideas to make your dad's day, even if you have to celebrate Father's Day from afar this year.

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Barbara Cacao

Apr 1
1 min

Online Treasures of Virtual Vienna

As I write this, I think about my family who lives close to Vienna, and all the activities we love to do together in the city. Since COVI...

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Barbara Cacao

Mar 1
1 min

Beethoven's 250th Birthday

German musical genius Ludwig van Beethoven moved to Vienna at age 22, and remained in the city for the next 35 years of his life. The cit...

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How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Vienna

Barbara Cacao

Feb 1
1 min

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Vienna

With the noisy carnival season in full swing, where in Vienna do lovers go for some intimate, quiet Valentine's Day bliss? Those in need...

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