My beautiful visit to Graz, Austria

21/04/202218/03/2020 by Sarah Grossman

Although it is a major regional and industrial hub, Graz is not as well known as smaller cities such as Salzburg and Innsbruck. However, Graz city is an absolutely gorgeous destination! Thanks to its impeccably preserved late-medieval and Renaissance architecture, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. In 2003, Graz was also named a European Capital of Culture. After all, Styria’s capital city is renowned not only for its beautiful architecture but also for music and leading-edge art festivals. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to …

Amazing hike in the Raabklamm (Raab River Gorge)

21/10/202117/03/2020 by Sarah Grossman

Another wonderful summer day followed, where I decided to start walking through the wildest section of the Raabklamm. This is Austria’s longest gorge and a protected European nature conservation area. My friends, Sophie and Herbert, set the tempo on our Nordic walking poles. We took a break to enjoy some Austrian food at a nearby restaurant before going on a trip to Graz, Styria’s capital and the second-largest city in Austria. Trying Nordic walking sticks to hike Raabklamm Inspired by my visit to Katerloch cave, I met my friends Sophie and Herbert early on Tuesday morning to go hiking through …

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Visit to Katerloch cave: A fascinating day trip

21/10/202116/03/2020 by Sarah Grossman

Monday afternoon, I reconnected with Sophie, an old high school friend, and her family. Together, we embarked on a special trip: a visit to Katerloch, a well-known limestone cave with the largest range of stalactites and stalagmites in Austria. And, after a 15-minute drive from Weiz through serene hills, we arrived at the entrance of the cave. Fritz, our Austria travel guide, came to show cave and led us on a two-hour visit and, with his lively and engaging way of speaking, covered all the features of the Katerloch stalactite cave. He spoke to us about the numerous rock formations, as …

A scenic country drive in Austria to explore the Austrian countryside

21/08/202313/03/2020 by Sarah Grossman

As the sun painted the horizon with hues of gold and amber, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the allure of its vast Austrian countryside. The promise of adventure beckoned, and with a heart full of wanderlust, I set out on a country drive in Austria that would etch itself into my memory forever. The morning air was crisp, carrying with it the scent of fresh alpine flowers and the distant hum of village life. My first stop was the majestic Weizbergkirche, a baroque pilgrimage church that stood tall against the backdrop of my hometown. Its ornate spires reached for …

Amazing Austria wine region of Southwestern Styria

13/11/202310/03/2020 by Sarah Grossman

The sun was just beginning to cast its golden hue over the Austrian horizon as we embarked on what promised to be an unforgettable Sunday. The air was filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Austria, with its rolling vineyards and centuries-old wine heritage, was calling out to us, and we were more than ready to answer. Southwestern Styria awaited us, a gem among Austria wine regions, often whispered about as the Austrian Tuscany. Its reputation wasn’t just about the wine, though that was a significant part of it. It was also about the landscape — the kind that …