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Opatija – the Pearl of the “Austrian Riviera”
If you’re planning a summer trip to Croatia and choose a resort near Opatija, be sure to visit this town, ...
Tag: history
The Tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi – The Beginning of Great Mughal Architecture
A few years ago, I visited the Chehel Sotun Palace in Isfahan, Iran, and admired the 17th-century paintings on ceramic ...
Krk – a Croatian Island with a Rich History
The island of Krk is one of the most popular summer destinations in Croatia. Of course, most people come here ...
From the History of Christmas Markets – Interesting Bits about Vienna 14
"Es weihnachtet..." this is a special verb in German that means that Christmas time is coming. In mid-November, more than ...
Comillas – from a Fishing Village to a Favourite Summer Resort of the Royal Family
The coastal town of Comillas can be found in the north on the map of Spain – at the Bay ...
Vivat Rex! – Coronation Festivities in Bratislava Then and Now
When you visit Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, you will notice a ceiling fresco by the Italian painter Gregorio Guglielmi in ...
Nikolaihof Wachau – In the Oldest Winery in Austria
Nikolaihof is located near the historic town of Mautern in Lower Austria. I must admit that the reason for my ...
The Story of the Croissant – Interesting Bits about Vienna 8
Viennese not only like this type of pastry with their breakfast but they also boast that it was invented by ...
At the Table with the Austrian Emperor
Imagine that you were born in Vienna about 200 years ago, preferably in an important aristocratic family or in the ...
The Story of the Very First Christmas Tree in Vienna – Interesting Bits about Vienna 6
Today, we can't even imagine Christmas without a Christmas tree. In the pre-Christmas season, when the whole city of Vienna ...
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It was a spontaneous idea to create this blog. I named it “potpourri” because it is a mixture into which – instead of dried blossoms, leaves, spices and wood chops – I have mixed my impressions from my trips, adding the aroma of exotic places and the recipes with interesting stories. I also consider travelling to be the spice of life and hope that this blend of travelpotpourri will inspire you too to travel and discover the world…
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