Photo by Problemkind When I’m on a trip, it’s almost a certainty that I buy something that reminds me that I’ve been there (you know, in case my amnesia flares up again). It used to be t-shirts, more recently it’s been things for my daughter (who turns one on Saturday!) and sometimes I just need…
Head over early to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the crown jewels of Vienna’s stellar architecture. (The cathedral opens at 6 am.) to beat the throng and psyche yourself up for the 343 steps to the viewing platform at the top. Reward yourself with coffee at Cafe Landtmann (pictured above). This landmark cafe,…
Here’s why there’s no picture of Bob & Diane in Vienna: “…none of our travel photos include the two of us. We are more interested in a uncluttered photo of the object of interest, I guess. Can you run a stock photo of one of our favorite sites in Vienna such as a beautiful park,…
Photo by Traci Todd When I hear anything about the Queen, including news of her Diamond Jubilee, I think of my British friend explaining to me that the Queen’s laundry is ALWAYS hung on a line and never put in a clothes dryer. “Only renters in Britain use clothes dryers, and the poor dears have…
Although UnTours are about so much more than the great apartments you stay in, we want to give you an idea of the types of apartments we have to help you make more informed decisions when choosing your UnTour. So, each week, we’ll be featuring a property for you. Enjoy! SeiwaldAs I mentioned in last…
Photo from Café Maier Vienna is widely known for its culinary perspicacity, specifically in the dessert department. Sure, you can’t think of Vienna without thinking of its schnitzel, sausages and various wursts. But, once you have its strudels, palatschinkens and knödels, you’ll wonder how Vienna Fingers can get away with claiming a city with such…
Above is Al, happily ensconced in the Seiwald apartment, and Babs, happily capturing the beauty of Halstadt, one of the great daytrips recommended on our Austrian UnTour Tell us a little bit about your most recent UnTour. We stayed at the Seiwald apartment in Kuchl, Austria for three weeks. We found out about UnTours a…
Our foundation invests in innovative concepts, and the following blog by Alan Wright of SosteNica offers such a stellar example of this. Remember, you can invest in SosteNica directly or through our Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT), where you receive 5% interest on your investment for the rest of your life. (My mother supports SosteNica through…
Although UnTours are about so much more than the great apartments you stay in, we want to give you an idea of the types of apartments we have to help you make more informed decisions when choosing your UnTour. So, each week, we’ll be featuring a property for you. Enjoy! SpringlWhen you think about staying…
The Austrian people are known for their warmth, but, in Austria, informality doesn’t always equate with warmth. Here are some hints for how to show your appreciation for their hospitality in a way that the Austrians will appreciate. Note: The Viennese are specialists in formal manners and to this day, may make a more formal…