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From Italy to Bavaria via Innsbruck for more Cycling
After our disappointing cycling experience in the Po Valley in Italy, where we were based in Crema for two nights, ,Jean Michel suggests we go back to Wies in Bavaria. I agree but insist on getting a proper cycling map … Continue reading
Posted in Accommodation, Architecture, Austria, Cycling, Germany, Italy, Travelling
Tagged crema, cycling in germany, cycling in Innsbruck, Innsbruck, peiting
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Maria Taferl Basilica overlooking the Danube in Austria
On Saturday morning, the weather forecast for Sunday promised bright sun, blue skies and 19°C (even better than Saturday) so we intended to cycle from our Radlerpension in Hagsdorf to Melk for lunch then drive up to the Maria Taferl … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Austria, Cycling, Sightseeing, Uncategorized
Tagged maria taferl basilica
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Cycling along the Danube – from Ybbs to Grein in Austria
We know we’re in Austria because the host at our Radlerpension (radler = cyclist) greets us with Grüss Gott which literally means “may God greet you”. The first time we heard it was in Bavaria as we climbed the hill … Continue reading
Posted in Accommodation, Austria, Cycling, Sightseeing
Tagged cycling on the Danube, eurovelo 6 route in austria, Melk
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Five Unforgettable Places I Have Visited
When we discovered Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon recently, I added it to the list of places that have left an indelible mark on me because they were totally unexpected and totally overwhelming. At the same time, I was asked to … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Germany, Sightseeing
Tagged jeronimos monastery, s-bend, top destinations to go challenge, Wachau
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A safe travel guide for solo woman travellers – Scenery, sunshine and saddle bags on the Austrian Lakes – Paris-Orly train transfer tips
Another all-Australian bloggers round-up this Wednesday, with advice from the ever-practical Jo Karnaghan from Frugal First Class Travel on safe travel for solo women travellers; a report from Carolyn from Holidays to Europe on her recent cycling tour in … Continue reading
Posted in Austria, Cycling, Paris, Travelling
Tagged cycling in Austria, safe solo travel, train to Orly
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Monday’s Travel Phots – Krems an der Donau, Austria
Krems is a pretty town of 24,000 inhabitants at the confluence of the Krems and Danube Rivers at the eastern end of the beautiful Wachau Valley in Austria, and about 70 kilometers from Vienna.
Monday’s Travel Photos – Melk in Austria
Melk, a pretty little Baroque town of 5,000 people in Austria, is famous for its Benedictine Abbey built in the early 18th century on the site of an earlier abbey dating back to 1089 and affording a stunning view of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Austria, Sightseeing, Travel photos
Tagged danube, Melk Abbey, Wachau
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Post-Holiday Depression and Miscellaneous Holiday Photos
I’m not really sure how much sympathy I’ll get on this one – obviously the best way to avoid post-holiday depression is not to go on holidays, particularly month-long ones. It’s amazing how quickly you get used to not working … Continue reading
Cycling along the Danube – Passau to Linz: the S-bend
We’re staying at Gasthof Dexler in Niederranna on the Danube close to the S-bend between Linz in Austria and Passau in Germany so are able to start directly from our hotel. It turns out to be one of the highlights of … Continue reading
Posted in Accommodation, Austria, Cycling, Restaurants, Sightseeing
Tagged cycling, danube, S-bend in Austria, Schlogen
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The 5:2 Fast Diet on Holidays
You may remember I started the 5:2 fast diet about 2 weeks before we left on holidays, desperately hoping it would allow me to wear all my summer clothes again. Well, it worked but I wondered how it would go … Continue reading
Posted in Austria, Cycling, Dieting, Food, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Tagged 5:2 fast diet, fasting when cycling
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