I fell in love in Scotland. I can hardly begin to describe how beautiful the place, the people, the music, the culture, and the food are. I already have a flight returning to Scotland booked! For the first time this… Continue Reading
One weekend last month, my friends Morgan and Carolyn and I took a short trip over to the little town of Reutte in Austria in order to visit King Ludwig’s legendary castles across the border in Germany. I can honestly… Continue Reading
Here are some glimpses into the beautiful little town of Hallstatt, Austria– the number one Pinterest shared Austrian attraction. Honestly, I didn’t care for the town that much. It was absolutely CRAWLING with tourists even in October, and I found… Continue Reading
One of my favorite things about Austria so far is how often I get to share meals with my new friends. So far, I have a handful of Austrian girlfriends that I have met at all different places– this just… Continue Reading
This past weekend I spent in Vienna with my program, and I can honestly say that I LOVE the city! I love the stately architecture, with elaborate decoration and whimsical statues everywhere. I love the gorgeous palaces, churches, and even… Continue Reading
In case you’ve ever wondered how to make yourself into the PERFECT tourist in Austria, please keep reading! Mandi’s Guide to Becoming the Model Austrian Tourist Lights, camera, action. Keep your camera around your neck at all times. Make sure… Continue Reading
Today, I took a lovely morning bike ride over to the “New City” to visit the weekly Bauernmarkt (Farmer’s Market)! Every week, my Hausfrau comes home in the afternoon on Thursdays laden with sacs that seem to explode with vegetables,… Continue Reading
Salzburg, as you should all be aware, is the home base of one of the most beloved film/musicals of all time: Sound of Music! Since coming here a few weeks ago, I have been slowly but surely hunting down movie… Continue Reading
Hello again from my Austrian kitchen! Today, we are beginning a journey into cooking with a very new friend– an Austrian cookbook (in English! For my first adventure, I decided to try recreating a simple recipe for Goulash. Goulash, for… Continue Reading
Cooking in another person’s kitchen can be difficult. Cooking in another person’s kitchen in a foreign country can be VERY difficult! Today, during a blissfully free morning, I decided to take advantage of the free time and cook up a… Continue Reading