A friend of mine from high school used to tell this joke: Her: What’s the scariest movie ever made?Me: The Blair Witch Project? Her: No, The Sound of Music. Because “the hills are ALIVE!” Hahaha! But really, The Sound of Music is quite possibly the most famous movie ever made (if not the scariest!), and… Continue reading Top 10 Sound of Music Sites in Salzburg
I am a firm believer that a quality hotel accommodation can make or break a trip. Our recent experience at La Mamounia in Marrakech proved that without a doubt. But that terrible experience there made us appreciate our accommodation in Salzburg that much more. This was quite possibly the best hotel experience we’ve ever had… Continue reading Staying at Hotel Sacher Salzburg
So, why did I choose the Year of Movie Moments for this year’s blog theme? Because of The Sound of Music, of course! We stayed at the Trapp Family Lodge last year, and the idea came to me—staying there was like a movie moment! So what could be better than actually visiting their homeland, Salzburg,… Continue reading The Sound of Music: Movie Moments in Salzburg
Europe is an excellent travel choice for any number of reasons: the scenery, the Euro, the history, the culture, the widespread speaking of English, the frequent flights to and from the continent, etc., etc., etc.! But my favorite thing about Europe is… the food! Are you surprised? Me neither. The bread tastes amazing, the cheese… Continue reading What to Eat in Salzburg
Fun fact: I LOVE Salzburg! I mean, I thought we’d like it, which is why I put it on our short list of “must go” destinations, but I was pleasantly surprised at just how much we enjoyed our trip there. We had such a wonderful time, and before we even left I was making plans… Continue reading What to Know Before You Visit Salzburg
After two less than stellar weeks traveling around Morocco last month, I was kind of not looking forward to our Salzburg trip, or any trip for that matter. I was pretty discouraged and ready to just stay home and hibernate for the winter (starting September 27), but nonrefundable flights and the prospect of excellent cheese… Continue reading 10 Things to Do in Salzburg
So here’s the deal: the Salzburg Card is a steal! As in, you will save money with this card, especially if you will be in Salzburg for a few days. It’s by far the best city discount card I’ve ever heard of, and we absolutely, without hesitation, recommend getting one when you get to Salzburg!… Continue reading Your Guide to the Salzburg Card
