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Travelling Alone to Austria

Posted by tatot

I'm planning to travel to Switzerland, Austria and Czech this summer, chances are on my own. Tentatively, it would be from 26th June to 13th July. Is Austria safe for a single female traveller? Is there anybody out there who is heading to Austria as ...

From Vienna to Feldkirch

Posted by tatot

Oh my. I was hoping there would be a bus connection too. I'm planning to go to Austria too this June. I thuoght the views of Austria would be best viewed via the bus. Sigh....

From Vienna to Feldkirch

Posted by peterpilgrim

The way I got around the prohibitively expensive train rides in Austria is with the help of this amazing site called . It essentially lets you search for any lifts (german=mitfahrgelegenheit) that users have posted - there are truck drivers posting cheap ...

Travelling Alone to Austria

Posted by semi-backpacker

I was in Hungary/Austria on a business trip in 2002 and the last day, I parted from the group and took a train from Budapest to Vienna by myself. The week prior, I had taken that same trip with 2 other coworkers, but I had an extra few days at the end of ...

The Hill are Still Alive To . . .

Posted by manzara

... was inspired by the adventures of a real-life family. And just as in the musical, the von Trapps did flee Nazi-ruled Austria to escape service in the third reich. But while the film depicts them trekking over the Alps to Switzerland, they actually escaped ...

From Vienna to Feldkirch

Posted by nsiqueira

Of course, I´ll tell you... I sent an e-mail to Austria Tourism Office, let´s see what they say. I´m building the plan trip, when it´s done I´ll put here.

From Vienna to Feldkirch

Posted by nsiqueira

Thanks, Starla.... actually I want to go to Liechtenstein by Feldkirch! I looked at the website of Austria Railway, but the tickets from Vienna are bit expensive, I think the bus could be cheaper. I´ll keep trying to know about. Bye!

24 Hours in Salzburg

Posted by sarahindenmark

... expensive. And they stop on the side of the road for random, hey look we have mountains! stuff. As I was backpacking around Austria, I didn't really need this. And the gazebo? They moved it to sit in the middle of a random park. Then some old ...

tesco travel card

Posted by anthonymarlow

I'm going to Austria next month and I am looking for a good way to take euros, without using my credit card and getting stung with the FX. Last time I visited my family there (in Bregenz close to the Austrian Bodensee - absolutely gorgeous in September ...

24 Hours in Salzburg

Posted by starlagurl

... ;t know who writes it, but I love to read it, and dream... Whether you're planning a family vacation or a romantic holiday in Austria, a visit to the enchanting baroque city of Salzburg is a must-do. To see all that this lovely town at the foot of the ...

Starter Kit for Liechtenstein

Posted by tyga

Liechtenstein is a tiny principality located between Switzerland and Austria in Central Europe. While most people spend a few hours in Liechtenstein or skip it altogether it is worth spending a night or two in this quiet and picturesque country. ...

Where to go? Europe!!

Posted by semi-backpacker

Of the countries you mentioned, I would recommend either Austria/Hungary or Prague, Czech Republic. Austria and Hungary are both beautiful and only a 3-hour train ride away from each other. I spent two days in Austria and 5 in Hungary and it was such a ...

CYCLE EUROPE 2010

Posted by sibways

hi, in 5 days I crossed the whole Austria by cycle, starting from Munich with the end in Slovenian Ljubljana. It was October and no people at all... Austria is just perfect for biking. So beautiful trip ... Highly recommended.

Going to Europe, most likely enter in Germany

Posted by sarahindenmark

... country which also speaks german. if you end up doing a lot of travel, think about a rail pass. i remember tickets within germany and austria being really expensive. in the netherlands, however, nothing is really far enough to make a rail pass worth it.

Diving in a Meadow...

Posted by raniroo

How awesome is this...a newly flooded meadow in Austria....diving among the grass, trees and park benches!

Travel Maps

Posted by wisconsin_fan81

I still have one to work on for our Honeymoon to Hungary, Czech Republic, and Austria. I do have another collage of my earlier trip to France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and England....just trying to find the picture of it on my computer.

Border stories...

Posted by wisconsin_fan81

So, in regards to borders...I was on a train crossing the border between Austria and Switzerland 5 years ago. Now Austria. Switzerland. Not exactly disputed territory. Not at war. Not a notoriously violent part of the world. So I am sleeping as peacefully ...

advice on europe

Posted by mnmrenaissance1

... I have a few questions for anyone out there who may be able to help. What do you think about buying a prepaid phone in austria and calling australia with it. I have been wondering if it would be a more econimical way to go then getting international ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... are the best non-high season months to travel through Germany? I assume your answer would also apply to Austria. Frankfurt-Heidelburg-Rothenburg-Weimar-Berlin-Leipzig-Bamburg-Munich-Berchtesgarden-Salzburg-Linz-Vienna-Venice October is still nice. You ...

advice on europe

Posted by alexoproiu

... of seconds (English/French/Italian...) interface. As for phone calls, as a rule I think it's much cheaper buying a sim card in Austria and using it for international calls. Roaming would just make you pay both the Austrian phone company and your own.

advice on europe

Posted by shaz2003

... I have a few questions for anyone out there who may be able to help. What do you think about buying a prepaid phone in austria and calling australia with it. I have been wondering if it would be a more econimical way to go then getting international ...

French Alps in December?

Posted by peacefrog

... the resorts open in november, and by december there is usually enough snow. But as I said, you are safer in Austria, and eastern european countries are developping their resorts, possibly with lower prices for a time. Apparently the bears and other ...

snowboarding/skiing in europe?

Posted by marl

oooh snowboarding! You should try out the Tyrolean Alps in Austria. This summer I went on a Contiki trip that brought me to this cute little town in Austria called Hopfsgarten. They've got some great snowboarding and skiing I've heard. It's ...

Favorite and Worst Countries and Places to Visit

Posted by andrewjerome

FAVOURITE Turkey USA New Zealand Japan Ireland Norway Sweden Hungary Austria Switzerland LEAST FAVOURITE Egypt (Cairo) Portugal Cuba South Africa (Jo'burg) Romania Bulgaria

Most Beautiful City in the World

Posted by andrewjerome

... name a favourite so I'll name some that stand out: Boston, USA Hiroshima, Japan Dunedin, New Zealand Vienna, Austria Budapest, Hungary Reykjavik, Iceland Stockholm, Sweden Lucerne, Switzerland Istanbul, Turkey Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada Quebec City, ...

Looking for a travel partner in Nepal

Posted by steff_lin

... join them on a trekking tour or just have someone to explore Pokhara or Chitwan with. I am female and 30 years old and am from Austria but have been living in London for over 8 years! would be great if someone could give me tips on where to go by ...

A Survey on Taxi Service in the World

Posted by wisconsin_fan81

You know where has awesome cabs? Salzburg, Austria. Gorgeous BMW luxury sedans, extremely helpful drivers, and fast! Most places I've been in Europe use Mercedes or BMW for taxis probably due to prevalence more than anything else, but not like ...

Is Airline Food Safe?

Posted by travelingdiva

... with airline food so far has been that you get what you pay for. When I fly with nice airlines like Swiss, Austria, and even Turkish (internationally) I get good food. Though when I flew with Turkish many times in one week domestically I kept getting the ...

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