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Street photography in Athens

Last December I visited Athens for the first time. And I already know, it won’t be for the last time.

I recently visited Madrid and enjoyed the sunny weather with its harsh shadows during the day. This turns even simple things like windows with some plants into interesting subjects. It gets even more interesting, of course, when people cast their long shadows on walls.

There were many beautiful sunsets, still present as reflections when taking pictures of well-known landmarks, combing tourist hot spots with a drink, which I personally enjoy. At night, the city lights up with countless neon signs, glowing bars, eateries and their visitors.

And then, of course, there are the dogs, so many cute dogs.

New specialty coffee shops in Vienna in 2024

You want a good cup of coffee in Vienna? Well, I got you covered and present you the latest additions of specialty coffees to the city and how I liked them.

Vienna Coffee Festival 2024

Should you visit the Vienna Coffee Festival? I want to answer this question for two types of people: Those who are not familiar with the Austrian (specialty) coffee scene or roasters and those who are looking for new roasters from outside of Austria.

Buying Mozartkugeln at the airport

You visited Austria and only discovered in the last minute that you want to get a famous Austrian specialty? We got you covered and list some of the last-minute Mozartkugel options you have.

New Mozartkugeln in 2023

In 2023, we discovered some new Mozartkugels. These include handmade ones from Vienna and Germany, some industrially produced ones from well-known manufacturers and a large number of rebrands that we took a closer look at.

New specialty coffee shops in Vienna in 2023

It’s become a tradition for me to look back over the past year and see which new speciality coffee shops opened in Vienna. So, lets have a look together at the new shops you can visit.

Where to buy Fürst Mozartkugeln in Vienna

You’re visiting Austria and you want the original Mozartkugeln from Fürst? Sadly, you can’t get them in Vienna or anywhere outside of Salzburg. But there are still some options that may work for you.

New specialty coffee shops in Vienna in 2022

It’s long overdue to look back at last year and see what new specialty coffee shops opened in Vienna! In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the new third-wave coffee shops that opened in Austria and explore what makes them stand out and what they offer.

New Mozartkugeln in 2022

2022 was a great year for Mozartkugel fans. More than a dozen new varieties were launched. This includes variations of already established brands, new fruity seasonal ones as well as completely new brands entering the market. Therefore it’s time to look back at 2022, to give you a brief overview of the new additions.