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25 Marie Antoinette-Inspired Destinations
Destinations in Vienna, Paris and beyond for travelers interested in tracing the footsteps of the infamous French queen
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Austrian Town Seeks Professional Hermit
The beautiful locale makes up for the spartan lifestyle expected of successful applicants
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Austria’s Word of the Year Has 52 Letters
Bundespraesidentenstichwahlwiederholungsverschiebung isn’t just a mouthful—it tells an annoying political story
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The Discovery of a Roman Gladiator School Brings the Famed Fighters Back to Life
Located in Austria, the archaeological site is providing rich new details about the lives and deaths of the arena combatants
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The Unhurried World of Pre-War Vienna
Author Stefan Zweig, who inspired Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, recalls Austria at the dawn of the 20th century
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These Black and White Images Reveal a Vienna Most Travelers Don’t See
Photographer Carl Yurttas captures the city’s many moods
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Nine Unique Gifts to Buy in Vienna
From specialty fruit preserves to Habsburg figurines, Austria’s capital has it all
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The Timeless Art of the Viennese Waltz
A reminder of past glory, the dance is birthright in Vienna
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How the Danube Became a Multinational Power Source
Spanning 1,770 miles from Germany’s Black Forest to the coast of Romania, the river takes its character from the people and places it passes
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For a Culinary Scene Steeped in Tradition, Head to Austria’s Wachau Valley
A new generation of chefs and vintners is seasoning this sleepy, vineyard-dotted valley with fresh ideas
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Ever Tried an Apricot Dumpling? You Need To
The rich soils of Austria’s Wachau Walley yield some of the tastiest apricots and apricot products in the world
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The Origin of Krampus, Europe’s Evil Twist on Santa
The mythical holiday beast is once again on the prowl, but beware, he’s making his way across the Atlantic
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A Drone Encounters Two Eagles, and the Birds Win
A pair of arial predators snatched a photographer’s drone from the skies of Austria
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Explore Austria’s Underwater Hiking Trails
Catch it if you can—scuba season is short in this crystal-clear, temporary lake
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The World’s Oldest Zoo Is a Modern Attraction With a Storied Past
The Austrian destination has a lot more to offer than exotic animals
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Embrace the Art of Failure at Austria’s Nonseum
From nosepickers to historic buttonholes, the Nonseum is full of failed inventions
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Experience Alpine Enchantment at These Eight Austrian Huts
Grander than their name might imply, these hütten are the perfect perch for weary travelers
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