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Money
Foreign money and euros can be brought into Vienna without any restrictions. There is no restriction on taking foreign money out of the country, either. Currency The euro, the new single European currency, is the official currency of Au... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
The forests, mountains, and lowlands of the Austrian landscape were divided early in their history into nine distinctly different regions. In addition to their topographical diversities, each region has its own history, cultural identity, and... Continue reading »
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For british travelers
The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR), Unit 12, City Forum, 250 City Rd., London EC1V 8AF (tel. 020/7250-3222; www.radar.org.uk), publishes three holiday "fact packs." The first provides general information, includin... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the wor... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Unlike Germany, Austria still has a prevailing anti-homosexual attitude, in spite of the large number of gay people who live there. There is still much discrimination; gay liberation has a long way to go. Vienna, however, has a large gay comm... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Many Austrian hotels offer discounts for seniors. Mention the fact that you're a senior when you make your travel reservations. Members of AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 2... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Laws in Austria have compelled rail stations, airports, hotels, and most restaurants to follow a stricter set of regul... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Vacations are getting shorter, and a "lean-and-mean" schedule is called for if you want to experience the best of Austria in a relatively small amount of time. An alpine country, Austria is small, but because of its mountains and back country... Continue reading »
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In one week
Days 1 & 2: Vienna: Gateway to Austria Most motor trips of Austria begin in Vienna, unless you're driving in from the west -- say, after a visit to Switzerland. If so, you can use Innsbruck as your gateway and take this highlight tour in r... Continue reading »
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The southern lake district
Fleeing the alpine peaks, we descend on the Southern lake district to wind up our final tour of Austria. Of course, this tour is recommended during the all-too-short summer months. Instead of Vienna, we use Salzburg as our gateway to the lake... Continue reading »
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In two weeks
It may seem an unlikely undertaking, but it's possible to take in "Austria in a Nutshell" in just 2 weeks with some fast moving. If you start in Vienna in the east and head west, via Linz and Salzburg, you can see a lot of the beauty and the... Continue reading »
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For families
In addition to its majestic alpine peaks and fabulous natural wonders, Austria also has many manmade attractions for kids. Your main concern with having children along is pacing yourself with enough museum time. After all, it's your vacation... Continue reading »
Bad Hall Travel Experiences
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Day 16 - Sankt Florian
Today we went to Sankt Florian, a tiny town about 10 miles from Linz. Unfortunately, we were unable to get a tour of the monastery there... Continue reading »
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Day 15 - Steyr
We started off today as a lot of other Catholic's in this region did - we went to the cemetery to prepare the family graves for All Saint... Continue reading »
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In Linz with Joe Joe!
After a bus ride from Prague, our new friends guided us to Wien Westbanhof, the main train station. From there I took a quick... Continue reading »
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Day 14 - Relaxing in Linz
Aunt Heli had told me that today I was to sleep. Since, I am not one to argue with my elders (no comments from the peanut gallery!) I hap... Continue reading »
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Day 18 - Linz
I had the choice to go to Salzberg today or to tour Linz, the city. Because of Vienna and the guilt I felt for the overwhelming generosit... Continue reading »
