VIENNA — SEMMERING — SALZBURG — INNSBRUCK Austria is currently the hotspot of Europe, Vienna its capital. European summers are synonymous for visiting the countryside, sea- and lakesides activities, culture, festivals and, as I hav...
AUSTRIA / SEMMERING REGION On 16 May 1854 the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth inaugurated a new railway line over a mountain called Semmering, south of Vienna, managing a difference in altitude of 457 m. Its highes...
By Andreas Augustin Quarter to six, sharp. If this were the Titanic we would conclude that it had sunken at this very precise moment. Some books come out too late. So I have to say: 'Sorry my dear Wes Anderson! After you had c...
The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More
Grand Hotel Lviv in 1894 Grand Hotel Lviv – the book – available shortly. Reserve your personal autographed book now...Read More
