Souvenir shopping in Vienna, Austria is a delight. These days, shopping in most European cities has been globalized to the point that the city’s shops have no identity and you feel like you could be anywhere in the world. But in Vienna, Austrian traditions– and unique shops that hold true to these traditions– remain strong. […]
On my first visit to Vienna, I visited a beautifully curated shop, one filled with unique goods that were fun both to browse and buy– I left with a cute hat and slippers that I wore to death. When planning my return to Vienna, I tried to remember the name of this dreamy shop. I […]
Vienna’s Stephansplatz Christmas Market– a Market in the Heart of Vienna If you’re touring Vienna during the Christmas season, it’s impossible to miss the Stephansplatz Christmas market, named for the Stephansplatz square where it sits. The square is home to one of Vienna’s most famous landmarks, the spectacular cathedral, the Stephansdom. The Stephansdom is on […]
Spittelberg Christmas Market, a Neighborhood Market (Weihnachtsmarkt am Spittelberg) Vienna offers a lot of Christmas markets to choose from– some are great for shopping, some are better for decorations, and still others are more suited for just hanging out (to read about seven different Vienna Christmas markets, don’t miss my highly opinionated post, the best […]
European Sunscreen– the Most Useful Souvenir? Sunscreen is bulky, messy, and not particularly interesting, so you may be wondering why I would suggest picking up some tubes on your next vacation outside the US. It’s simple– the sunscreens available in Europe, Japan, Australia and many other parts of the world blow our sunscreen away. Foreign […]
My Favorite Viennese Cafes Need a break during a long day of sightseeing and shopping in Vienna? I can recommend my favorite Viennese cafes to pop into for a quick snack. Viennese cafes are perfect for a busy traveler, as you don’t need to plan your day around meal times– like an American diner, they […]
