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The Traun River in Salzkammergut, Austria, flows through a landscape shaped by mountains, lakes and forests, where weirs appear at intervals, subtly integrated into the river flow. The Traun River runs for roughly 156 kilometers, passing through iconic lakes such as Hallstätter See and Traunsee before joining the Danube River. The river is well known […]
Hallstatt Old Town at night reveals a quiet heart of the old town illuminated by soft post-Christmas lights, allowing for more cinematic photography after the crowds have gone. Of course, the Hallstatt sunset is also undoubtedly beautiful, but as daylight fades, the small Austrian village reveals a different personality. While most tourists come for a […]
The Hallstatt Sunset is a quiet yet striking moment in which this small village in Austria transforms into a fairytale scene. Hallstatt had been on my list for a very, very long time, so when we were visiting Salzburg I seized the opportunity to take the car and drive for one evening to this iconic […]
You know that feeling when you open the door, enter a building, and need a moment to understand what the hell is happening? That’s how I felt in the National History Museum in Vienna. I let Daria deal with the tickets, as my mind was already elsewhere. This staircase — this explosion of marble, sculptures, […]
Planning to take photos in Salzburg during Christmas time is super hard! In this bowl of mountains, the sun disappears long before any smartphone app would say so. Once it slips behind the peaks, the natural light is gone — and you have to wait for the artificial lights to bring back excitement. I waited more […]
When you think of Vienna’s Prater, the iconic Ferris wheel probably comes to mind first. But hidden inside the Prater Museum is something just as fascinating: the Prater Cabins Exhibition, where old gondolas are repurposed into windows to history. Walking through this hall feels like stepping into a time capsule. Each cabin reveals a different […]
The State Opera, located in the heart of Vienna, Austria, is a must-see destination for any music lover. This beautiful opera house is one of the most famous in the world and has been home to some of the most iconic performances in history. Built in the mid-19th century, the State Opera house boasts an […]
You can’t say you’ve seen Vienna if you haven’t visited this rococo Schönbrunn Palace. Once the former seat of the Habsburgs (say you know the story of Empress Sisi!), it’s now a museum. However, it wasn’t the museum that lured Nico and me to Schönbrunn, but the magnificent gardens that surround the palace and provide […]
“Hundertwasserhouse” is one of the main tourist attractions in Vienna. And if you look at this photo and everything “ripples” in your eyes, it’s not just distortion by perspective. The lines of this apartment building are distorted and for a reason. Hundertwasserhouse a family name The name “Hundertwasserhouse” comes from the name of the spiritual […]
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