In the weeks leading up to Christmas each year, parades are held throughout many of Austria's alpine villages ... the "evil twin" of St. Nicholas. The tradition began back in the Middle Ages ...

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Here are some Advent and general Christmas traditions in various countries around the world. We’re also including possible houses of worship to visit if you happen to be in the vicinity. Austria is ...

Vienna is the capital of Austria and, for many reasons, ranked as the world's most liveable city. However, if you live there ...

Austrian wellness traditions range from spa specifics such as radon therapy and detox retreats to natural experiences such as forest bathing and sulphuric hot springs. The idea of wellness in ...

The holiday season evokes fond memories, often based on traditions passed down from generation to generation. Europe's ...

A Journey to the World's Most Festive Destinations. As the crisp winter air paints the world in hues of white and the festive spiri ...

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She was campaigning for the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ). "I told myself that I had to do everything I could to avoid Fortress Austria," explained the dynamic woman in her seventies ...