Uncover the essence of Vienna’s Advent traditions. Learn to deeply engage with local customs and celebrate this festive time in true Viennese style. Did you know Vienna’s Advent season is not just about markets and mulled wine? There’s a rich legacy of traditions waiting to be explored. Vienna during Advent is …
Unique Vienna Advent Events Uncover the unique and lesser-known Advent events in Vienna. Experience the city’s festive spirit in a whole new way this season! Looking for ways to immerse yourself in the joyous spirit of Vienna during Advent, apart from the Christmas Market offer? During Advent, Vienna transforms into …
Understanding Advent Traditions as an Expat. Touch the heart of Vienna’s Advent traditions by discovering and appreciating the cultural significance of Advent in Vienna. As the season’s first snowflakes softly coat Vienna’s historic streets, the city begins its annual transformation. This metropolis, a harmonious blend of history and modernity, welcomes …
Finding Happiness and Health in Thankfulness The crisp air of November ushers in a season of gratitude in Vienna as leaves fall from trees and rain gently taps the ground. With Thanksgiving, just around the corner in the USA on November 23, a day steeped in tradition and thankfulness, we’re …
Ganslessen Tradition: A Culinary Journey into Vienna Nestled in the heart of Europe, Vienna is a city where history whispers from every corner, and its culinary traditions are no exception. The Ganslessen tradition is a jewel in the city’s cultural crown. This custom, deeply woven into the fabric of Viennese life, is …
A Conversation with Arik Brauer: An Insight into His Artistic Universe If I could have interviewed Arik Brauer, the brilliant Austrian artist, musician, and poet, I would have delved deep into the enigmatic world that fuelled his captivating creations. In this fictional interview, part of the “ABCs of Life” series, …
Croatian cuisine embodies culinary diversity. Croatian cuisine is a rich and diverse blend of flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions lovingly passed down from grandmother to mother and mother to daughter. The cuisine is a unique fusion of flavors that is both delicious and deeply rooted in the country’s history and …
Billy Joel’s “Vienna” remains his most popular song, even though the song was never released as a single or became a hit. “Vienna” is a melancholic ballad that is widely regarded as one of Billy Joel’s signature songs. The song features a piano-driven melody and introspective lyrics that speak to …
Ildikó Raimondi has the voice of an angel! Ildikó Raimondi is one of Vienna’s most beloved Opera singers. She is a Hungarian-Austrian operatic soprano, a member of the Vienna State Opera ensemble since 1991, and an academic voice teacher at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. But above all, Ildiko refers to herself …
The Wladigeroff brothers are a Bulgarian gift to Vienna. A Legendary Family heats up Vienna. To say that the Wladigeroff Brothers come from an artistic, let alone musical family, would be like bringing coals to Newcastle! Konstantin and Alexander Wladigeroff, along with their sister Ekaterina Wladigeroff (piano), were weened on …
