The smell of mulled wine, gingerbread and roasted chestnuts is in the air at the best European Christmas Markets. Hand-painted ornaments dangle from little wooden huts, scents of sausage waft through the air and the sounds of carolers and horse carriages clacking on cobblestones fill the old town squares. Europe’s Christmas Markets are magical and […]
8 Must-Visit European Ski Resorts for Your Next Ski Getaway
Though the cold winter rain in Europe can drive us bonkers, secretly and way, way deep down we’re excited. Rain in the fall and winter means it’s snowing in the mountains and we can’t wait to be schussing in the shadow of Mont Blanc, sipping wine at après-ski bars and indulging on five-star fondue. Before […]
6 Ways to Enjoy Incredible Wine on Your Next Ski Holiday
There really is no better way to end a day on the hill than with a glass of wine. Make that a spectacular skiing day and a glass of sommelier selected wine and you have a perfect pairing. If you want to ride a world-class ski area that has equally world-class wine cellars, here are […]
5 Reasons to Attend Filzmoos Balloon Week
Being married in a hot air balloon will turn you into a balloon enthusiast, especially when you are about to celebrate your eleventh wedding anniversary and you have yet to actually fly in a hot air balloon together. We may still be waiting for our very special first flight after an extremely windy wedding morning […]
Skiing at Austria’s Stubai Glacier
With so many ski resorts to choose from in Austria, why choose Stubai? The Stubai Glacier is the largest glacier ski resort in Austria and it has one of the longest open seasons in all of Europe, with guaranteed snow from late October until June. If you’re planning a ski trip early in the season, […]
Affordable Luxury at Loisium Wine Spa
I’m soaking in a relaxing wine bath and after being massaged with Chardonnay-infused lotions before being covered in a grape seed wrap. Soon I’ll be off to a spa dinner with fresh, local ingredients all paired with wine made right in the vineyards cascading down the hills outside the door. It’s sounds like something out […]
Radon Treatments at the Gastein Healing Caves
Tim and I are sitting in big fluffy robes on a tiny train that is whisking us over two kilometers in to a cave in Austria. No, we’re not using the robes to keep warm before a walking tour like in Slovenia’s Postojna Caves. We’re trying out a radical treatment (at least us Americans would […]
Skiing at Austria’s Nassfeld Ski Resort
We live less than two hours away from the world class ski resorts in the Italian Dolomites, so you might wonder why we would want to go anywhere else. Conveniently for us, Austria can be easily reached in two hours as well. Nassfeld Ski Resort is one of the top ski resorts in Austria. Being […]
7 Snowy Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away and we think the best gift you can give your sweetie is to whisk them away for a rendezvous a deux! We’re always seeking out the most romantic destinations since we’re celebrating both Valentine’s Day and our wedding anniversary. So we’ve compiled this list of 7 of […]
Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt
The ambiance of Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt will get anyone in the Christmas spirit and makes an ideal setting to start off the Christmas season. Every year visitors are enchanted by the charm of Cathedral Square, the traditional booths, the strings of lights and the variety of handicrafts on sale. The Christkindlmarkt is a feast for all […]
