Beginning of September we had our annual strategic meeting of our company. Luckily that has nothing to do with any boring, ordinary meeting as it usually lasts a few days and takes place at a cool location. My bosses aren’t afraid of any costs, which means we get to stay in nice hotels, having lots of great food and drinks as well as an exciting leisure program. This time we went to Leogang, a popular holiday destination in the alps in the province of Salzburg.…
The first weekend of July has been the hottest so far, and the best way to survive the heat was cooling off in some crystal clear lakes with a pleasant temperature of 20 °C. Anyway, Vienna was unbearable and I felt lucky that I could join my friends on that trip, especially because I like the Salzkammergut so much. The scenery enchants me every time I get there.…
I think I’ve traveled much and seen quite a few places. And of all places I’ve been to, one has a special place in my heart – and what irony – it’s only a two hour drive away from my hometown 🙂 Welcome to Tragöß, a sleepy village somewhere in the alps of Styria! This village hosts a treasure in the back country, which is simply called “Grüner See” (literally “Emerald lake”). The name says it all. About two years ago, when I…
It’s finally summer and outdoor season has fully kicked off! Being in the city doesn’t mean that there aren’t countless options for day trips into nature, where you get your share of clean air, forests and mountains. An hour drive out of town you’ll find plenty of hiking trails with amazing alpine sceneries, like the “Rax” – one of Vienna’s closest mountains. 1. Getting up the mountain While avid hikers may prefer to hike up on their own feet, the Rax cable car takes you up to…
One of my favourite regions in Austria is the idyllic Salzkammergut in the heart of the country. This time I want to introduce St. Wolfgang and Hallstatt – two picturesque towns between crystal-clear lakes and beautiful mountains. Of course, both places aren’t insider tips – as they have a long tradition in tourism – but I was surprised to see so many people from all over the world.…
Hi, I'm Julia! I'm from Vienna, Austria and currently based in NYC. This is my little space to share my passion for travel & photography. Welcome! Contact me: juliajoe(at)sweetescapes.net
