Author: Juliette Vale
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6 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel
(info from nomadicmatt.com) 1. Is There a Common Room? Common rooms in hostels make meeting people easy. They help you find people to chat with, get tips from, do activities with, or even travel with. It’s the ideal space for people who want to be social. Plus, they’re good for just having fun. They usually…
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Money-Saving Tips for Vienna
(info from nomadicmatt.com) Vienna can be an expensive city if you don’t watch your budget. Accommodation, coffee, museums, and eating out can add up quickly. Here are some tips to help you save money when you visit Vienna:
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What to See and Do in Vienna
(info from nomadicmatt.com) 1. See Belvedere Palace The Belvedere is home to an incredible art collection with works by Renoir, Monet, and Van Gogh, among others. It also has a large portrait collection. The Palace has a permanent collection at the Upper Belvedere while special exhibitions are held at the Lower Belvedere (contemporary art is…
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What to Do for Free in Vienna
(info taken from visitingvienna.com) Architecture and Art The MuseumsQuartier (MQ) houses various museums and institutions as a sort of melting pot of contemporary art and culture. Open courtyards, bars and cafés invite you to wander through the complex. You do need a ticket for most of the big exhibitions, but… Parks & Places Vienna is famously full…
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What to Pack for Your Trip to Europe
(some info taken from witwhimsy.com) Clothing When deciding what to wear in Europe, one of the keys to packing is to choose items that you can mix and match. I recommend you bring several pairs of pants or shorts (depending on the season) that can be dressed up or dressed down, dresses or skirts for…
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Best Restaurants in Vienna
(info taken from timeout.com) 1. Mraz und Sohn What is it? A family-run Viennese restaurant, or, let’s be honest, a top-level Viennese institution. Mraz und Sohn is possibly the best place to dine in Austria’s capital at the moment. Of course, that comes at a (hefty) price, but it pays off. Why go? Finely coordinated courses that usually follow a motto (an…