Postcards from Vienna 2/2

Winter Sports Keep Viennese Outdoors

While heaps of snow pile dangerously high in the Austrian mountains, Vienna has stayed surprisingly green this winter. That doesn't mean...

Into the District: Josefstadt

For two years I lived in Josefstadt, in the city’s 8th district, which many refer to as “Vienna's bel-etage.” Located just behind the...

Vienna's "Neu" Coffee Tradition

In the shadow of our traditional coffeehouse tradition, a new generation of micro roasters has been brewing a quiet revolution. For...

Vienna's Pop-Up Wineries

Taking a sip of wine in the middle of a vineyard is incredibly gratifying, especially when it's moments from a bustling city center like...

Cool Off: The Best Al Fresco Dining in Vienna

If you know Vienna in the summer, then you know the best air conditioning is found in the historic passageways and leafy, quiet inner...

Spring's Flowers

Spring is here and with the season comes many lovely flowers. This includes Demel Patisserie's candied violets and candied violet ice...

Strolling Vienna

When I visit Vienna, I am always so excited to see the various museums dedicated to the city’s most famous musicians. There are so many...

Authentic Vienna Gifts

Nothing is easier than gift shopping for authentic “Wiener” pieces in my own home city. My upcoming trip's gift-shopping list includes a...