Monthly Archives: July 2016

Vaduz

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Since Luxembourg was a gorgeous, worthwhile place to visit, I figured Liechtenstein would be too. Ha, not so much.  Unless Liechtenstein happens to be conveniently located on your driving route (which it was for us between Austria and Switzerland), this principality is … Continue reading →

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Rosshutte Seefeld King’s Trail

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Hiking in Dachstein. Check. Driving on Grossglockner. Check. Last but not least, a hike in Tirol near Innsbruck! In order to avoid a mishap like in Dachstein, I double checked the route and thoroughly planned our transportation options.  The only … Continue reading →

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Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

It is said that a drive on Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a must on anyone’s itinerary in Austria. The pricy toll of €35 per vehicle with the addition of iffy weather made me grimace, but we took the chance anyway … Continue reading →

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Dachstein

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

With all the countless mountains and trails scattered throughout Austria, choosing a mountain range to hike turned out to be quite the difficult task.  I don’t know what drew me to the Dachstein.  The easily accessible chair lift to the … Continue reading →

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Vienna (and Melk)

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Rich, prosperous, and musically legendary, Vienna definitely has a lot to be proud of.  As Austria’s largest city (consisting a population of 2.6 million in the metropolitan area, nearly 1/3 of the entire country!), Vienna offers plenty to do for its … Continue reading →

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Bratislava

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Compared to its neighboring capital cities of Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary, Slovakia’s capital city of Bratislava lacks the metropolitan feel but brims with pleasant charm.  Hey, at least Bratislava does not fit the description from the movie Eurotrip—those post-communist … Continue reading →

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Budapest

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

As I strolled along the Danube promenade and gazed in all directions at the monumental cityscape and architectural wonders, I found it hard to believe that I was still in eastern Europe.  And what a wonderful reminder that was, because … Continue reading →

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Electric Castle

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Well, it wouldn’t be a Eurotrip without a festival. Naturally, I found a festival that worked perfectly into our timing, schedule, and location.  In my research I discovered that festivals aren’t just a huge thing in Western Europe; sure, Denmark has … Continue reading →

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Sighisoara

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Medieval Sighisoara, adorable and compact, made the perfect little day trip from Brasov. Even the drive proved to be more than a boring drive through countryside; the Transylvanian country surprised us with delightful sites such as the Rupea Fortress that … Continue reading →

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Brasov and Around

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Brasov, arguably Romania’s most visited city, isn’t too far from Bucharest, making the drive to Brasov and the surrounding area an easy trip. Excitement had already filled me upon reading about Transylvania, but no amount of research could have prepared … Continue reading →

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