Vienna
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Austrian Starts New Restructuring Program
Aviation Week &bull Jan 10, 2012
Austrian Airlines, which failed to achieve its goal of breaking even in 2011, is kicking off another restructuring program with the intent of returning to profitability in 2012, says the carrier's new CEO, Jaan Albrecht. Under the new plan, Austrian… Full Story »
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Managing the D.C. Metro
Whisper Trail &bull Jan 9, 2012
The DC Metro system is a good way to get around Washington D.C. without a car. It is great for tourists who want to feel part of the city life, or not drive in the city, as well general commuters. This article is intended to give a basic overview of the D.C. Metro system. The D.C. metro was built between 1969 and 1976. It has had some upgrades since- many of them track maintenance. The metro consists of 5 interconnecting lines. These include the red, blue, yellow, green and orange. Some of the lines run on the same track during… Full Story »
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Steve Inskeep''s Foreign Intelligence; Vienna a la Fred Plotkin; Open Phones: Travel Resolutions
Rick Steves Podcasts &bull Jan 7, 2012Steve Inskeep assesses international news coverage in the U.S. media, Fred Plotkin describes why Vienna is one of his favorite cities, and listeners share resolutions for enjoying other cultures -- even from the comfort of their own kitchen. For more… Full Story »
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Locked up Abroad: It's only Christmas, why are the shops closed?
Gadling &bull Dec 27, 2011
I'd never seen such a long line at a supermarket in my life. It was December 22, 2006 and I was hoping to buy a few items at a chain supermarket in Vienna, Austria. After waiting in line for about… Full Story »
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Best Christmas destinations around the globe
Journey Etc. &bull Dec 20, 2011
Vienna known for its naturally romantic atmosphere turns very festive with all the Christmas markets running between the middle of November thru Christmas day. The families here follow traditions that have been passed on to them since the Middle Ages. Some may call the traditions Christmas cliches but you cannot help but be fascinated. Expect to have an overdose of… Full Story »
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Best Traveler Magazine Photos of 2011
Intelligent Travel &bull Dec 16, 2011
Courting ViennaSpanish Riding SchoolNOV/DEC ISSUE Lipizzan stallions rehearse at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, the world's oldest school of classical horsemanship, under the direction of bowler-hatted Ernst Bachinger. We were worried when Catherine went on this shoot, because we were told that the horses were going to be on vacation. But the important part of the photo ended up not being the… Full Story »
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5 great cities for Christmas markets
CNN.com Travel &bull Dec 2, 2011
Imagine gingerbread-style stalls where artisans offer traditional crafts that threaten to banish gifts of boring neckties and fruitcakes for eternity. Marvel at iPod-toting children falling under the spell of low-tech charms like wooden toys, ice rinks and vintage merry-go-rounds. By ditching the mall and making the journey to one of Europe's fabled Christmas markets, you can exchange chain stores for cozy wooden chalets, Muzak for angelic choirs and consumer frenzy for down-to-earth local holiday… Full Story »
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Where You Can Give It Away, in Berlin
NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Nov 30, 2011
Last summer, Andreas Richter, a 28-year-old computer programmer who lives in Berlin, wanted to get rid of some stuff: clothes, DVDs, a set of drinking glasses. He didn't want to throw out the items - still perfectly useful - but… Full Story »
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In Transit Blog: Where You Can Give It Away, in Berlin
NYTimes Travel &bull Nov 30, 2011
Last summer, Andreas Richter, a 28-year-old computer programmer who lives in Berlin, wanted to get rid of some stuff: clothes, DVDs, a set of drinking glasses. He didn't want to throw out the items - still perfectly useful - but… Full Story »
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Behind the Lens: Catherine Karnow in Vienna
Intelligent Travel &bull Nov 22, 2011
Catherine Karnow: For some reason I expected the Viennese would be humorless, rigid, resistant to being photographed, and difficult about access. I was delighted to discover the absolute opposite. There was an almost Mediterranean, relaxed, "far niente" feel. People sat around in coffeehouses all day, and were very open to being photographed. It was… Full Story »
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Traveler's Aide: Three airlines, two websites, one big headache
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Nov 21, 2011
Question: I have been wrangling for months now over a refund for a massively mishandled flight. Last December 1, my daughter was supposed to fly with Austrian Airlines from Boston to Vienna via New York's John F. Kennedy airport. We… Full Story »
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Vienna: Is This The Worst Flight Ever? Passengers Forced To Pay $36k To Finish The Journey
Jaunted &bull Nov 18, 2011
Were sadly used to paying extra for our flights now baggage, drinks, extra legroom seats, priority boarding But one thing we never expected to have to shell out for is the actually taking off. For real. Full Story »
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Top 5 Cities with the best Christmas markets
Journey Etc. &bull Nov 18, 2011
Christmas is in the air. Imagine holiday lights, lanterns, ginger bread, nativity scene, and Santa everywhere. Another nice thing about the holiday season are the Christmas markets where you can feel the warmth while enjoying goods from all over. The Old Town Square in Prague transforms into a magical place as the wind gets colder approaching the holidays. The spotlight is on the giant Christmas tree harvested from the Krkonose… Full Story »
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10 Must-See Vienna Museums
Europe a la Carte Blog &bull Nov 6, 2011
Sri Lanka Holidays are infused with the pleasant scent of tea plantations and rich exotic spices. The beauty of this emerald isle lies amidst its colourful culture, soft golden beaches and lush green hillsides. Colourful riverboat markets, smiling faces and… Full Story »
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The Saturday City: Vienna
Nomadic Matt's Travel Site &bull Nov 5, 2011It took me three times to really see Vienna. When I first went in 2006, I was visiting friends and we didn't do much of anything except lounge around in a park and go to a concert. Full Story »
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Austria comes to New York: a look at the Openhouse Gallery's Austrian pop-up shop
Gadling &bull Oct 19, 2011
This month, the Openhouse Gallery in New York hosted a free Austrian pop-up shop, which gave visitors a glimpse into what they could experience in terms of art, food, tours, culture, hotels, festivals, museums, and outdoor spaces if they visited… Full Story »
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Deals: Where to Sleep in Vienna
Intelligent Travel &bull Oct 18, 2011
Staying at the 42-room Alstadt is like moving in with your rich, urbane uncle. The five-story, circa 1902 town house, anchored by a wrought iron central staircase and a serious collection of contemporary art (Warhol, et al), features an eclectic… Full Story »
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Vienna Int. Airport Installs Self-Boarding Gates
Asia Travel Tips &bull Oct 12, 2011
Passengers flying with any airline from Vienna International Airport can now enjoy faster and more efficient boarding as the worlds first common-use self-boarding gates go into operation there. The gates, provided by air transport IT specialist SITA, are being installed… Full Story »
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Exhibit at Austrian Cultural Forum in New York gives a new perspective on beauty
Gadling &bull Oct 11, 2011
The Austrian Cultural Forum in New York is currently hosting Beauty Contest, an exhibit featuring 20 international artists focusing their work on their interpretation of beauty. Some of the artists call upon their own experiences being a gay/lesbian, transgendered, or… Full Story »
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Explorer: Unforgettable Foods, from Austrian Apricots to Parisian Butter
International Herald Tribune - Travel & Dining &bull Sep 30, 2011
Is there anything more intrinsic to a place than its food? Yes, we can order up slices of Italian prosciutto in Chicago and buy French butter in Brooklyn, but in Parma or Paris those foods take on a special significance. For travelers, food conveys the essence of a place. With that in mind, we asked correspondents with decades of culinary experience across Europe among them to share a few of the foods that are worth traveling for. I first experienced Wachauer Marille (wachauermarille.at), several beloved varieties of apricot grown only in the Wachau Valley in Austria, about 40 miles northwest… Full Story »
