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Vienna – city of music
Updated on February 18, 2014 10 must-see attractions in Vienna A week in Vienna is an experience to savour – wonderful music, architecture, rich history, great food . . . enjoy! 1. Walk around the old city. Accommodation in the old city is quite expensive but...
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The Sound of Music Tour – Salzburg
Updated on July 29, 2013 'The Sound of Music' tour This tour was one of the most emotional highlights of our time in Europe - seeing the places in the movie which I had seen many many times and imaging Julie Andrews and the children here making the movie was...
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What things should I see and do in Europe?
Updated on July 23, 2013 Australians wandering Europe The high Aussie dollar makes travelling in Europe far cheaper now than it has been for many years. Six months long service leave gave us the opportunity to travel to London and catch the vibe of the Olympics before...
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Top 12 tips to save money while traveling in Europe
Updated on August 28, 2013 A dozen money-saving strategies Once you've worked hard and saved for your overseas trip, bought your plane tickets and begun weighing up where you can go and what you can see within your budget, you soon realise there are choices to make....
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Salzburg Castle, Austria
Updated on July 22, 2013 Salzburg Castle The spectacular Hohen Salzburg (Castle) is built high above the city. A Funicula railway carries people from the city up to the first level of the castle.Tickets on the Funicula are about €11 for adults. A Salzburg Pass...
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Mozart’s Salzburg
Updated on July 29, 2013 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart was born on 27 January 1756 to Leopold and Anna Maria, in Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg, Austria. Although Leopold and Anna Maria had seven children, five of the children died as infants. Mozart was the youngest of...
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The majestic old city of Vienna – a walkable city
Updated on July 8, 2013 The wonderful city of Vienna The old city of Vienna has cobbled streets which are wonderful to walk around, as they are almost exclusively for pedestrians. Sturdy walking shoes are necessary for a day out walking Vienna's old city streets. Our...
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