The Immeasurable Glamor of Ringstrasse

One of the many spots that must be included in anybody's touring list when visiting Vienna, Austria is the prominent Ring Boulevard or Ringstrasse. It was constructed during the 19th century as a proxy for the city walls that Emperor Franz Joseph I ordered to be crushed. The Ringstrasse, a four-kilometer orbicular road from Urania to Franz-Josef-Kai, was carefully assembled in an open space that was then filled with numerous buildings and historical sites. The construction procedure was well-planned from the actual size and site of the Ring Boulevard to the actual positions of the buildings that encircle it, which were placed according to their functions.

Today, the Ringstrasse can be found in the middle of a overloaded city center that houses most of Vienna's outstanding buildings like the Otto Wagner's Post Office, the Imperial Palace, the Vienna State Opera, the museums of Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Natural History, the City Hall, the Stock Exchange, and the Vienna University among others. Although most of these offices were constructed about the same time as the Ring Boulevard itself, these architectural landscapes were made very peculiar from one another. By going around the lavish boulevard, you will be treated to an array of engaging sights that will make you love Vienna even more.

Musical Strenght Keeps Austria Overflowing with Tourists

Austria has rarely any equals in terms of the number of tourists it receives each year. Dishing out a multitude of winter sports, awesome architectural masterpieces, and an undisputed musical tradition, it's no doubt Autria constantly lures throngs of tourists every year. Its capital, Vienna, housed some of the musical and architectural geniuses this world has perceived, such as the very famous Mozart.

During my first trip to Austria, I was overwhelmed by the vigor of musical life Vienna has. There's practically someone playing or someone holding a musical instrument in every recess of Vienna. Aside from this, I usually stop at every corner because there's always these spectacular architectural pieces that are really compelling to gaze at. Plus, it is positively imperative that you must wander to Salzburg. It is a meek town wherein the height of Baroque music, art, and architecture have all actualized their peak. I also definitely suggest that you bring a camera for these architectural pieces are really the most exquisite in the world. In addition, I suggest you keep an tiny MP3 player with a voice recording function because every musical performance in Vienna is surely marvelous. There are also year-round music festivals everywhere in Austria which hordes of tourists are attracted to. Other than Austria's festive musical heritage, I particularly enjoyed strolling to different parts of town because of Austria's pleasant climate.

A Appetizing Treat For Those With A Sweet Tooth

Both me and my colleague are true blue chocolate-lovers. Not a day goes by when we fail to sample at least a hefty piece of chocolate, which we eat either as a bar, or as a sweet dessert after a meal. In our voyage to try a well-recommended endeavor, when we were able to go to Vienna, Austria for a travel, we immediately headed off to the Hotel Sacher to look at the art gallery and to stuff ourselves full of their recommended specialty, the Sachertorte.

A sweetened and heavenly confection, the Sachertorte is made of two dense layers of chocolate dough that has a scant coat of tasty apricot jam right in the center and is covered with shredded chocolate at the sides and top. A best-selling dessert in all of Vienna's diners, the Sachertorte has a wide base of fans from both kiddos and adults. No self-respecting chocolate-lover would leave the dining table without first consuming a massive serving of this delightful dessert. It may have been frightfully pricey to buy a small portion at the Hotel Sacher, but my colleague absolutely agreed with me that the Sachertorte at the five-star hotel was worth the money and the trip.

Staying Hot and Hip for Winter

If I were you, I might want to postpone shopping for swim wear until next month and just cherish the blissful cool weather for a while longer. Besides, winter is far from over; the snappish chilling air is still blowing about and the snow hasn't even begun to melt yet, so give it a few more weeks. In the meantime, why don't you order something that shouts hot Snow Queen in true Austrian fashion?

The Leg and Bodywear Collection by Woldford is extremely sublime, depicting fall and winter so wonderfully with awesome clothes. Everyone in Austria (as well as the world) who has even the tiniest hint of fashion sense is familiar with Wolford's splendid clothes line. It simply boasts of innovative distinctions intertwined with extraordinary embellishments and unique patterns. With fashion so glamorous and adaptable these days, it seems that people are looking for neat lines and a sense of purism in the clothes they buy. After all, going for an outrageously brazen pattern or design on an outfit may just turn that expensive piece of accessory into something ordinary. The brand's La Garconne theme goes well with both boy trouser trend and Brit Chic designs -- it's an absolute great investment to make this season.

Stay Within the World-Renowned Ringstrasse

Last time I was in Vienna, I was not able to drop by the world-renowned Ringstrasse, that circular road enclosing Vienna's Inner Stadt district. Whenever I'm in Vienna, I make it a point to visit the Ringstrasse because of the many important buildings that line this historical street. I particularly love going to the Museum for Applied Arts where I can gaze at the multifarious architectural models of the 20th century and other works of respected architects. However, since my last vacation to Vienna was for business, I was not able to find free time to drop by the Museum for Applied Arts or even take a stroll along the Ringstrasse.

This time, however, I'm going to dwell in a hotel in the middle of the Ringstrasse: Hotel de France. Even though the retreat is still weeks from now, I'm already eager to spend my time in that hotel. I was thirteen years old the first and only time I stayed at Hotel de France, and the thing I remember clearly about it is its striking and imposing edifice. Of course, its tasteful and striking interior does not escape my memory as well. I'm excited to stay in that hotel after so many years because it would surely bring back a lot of reminiscence of my first stopover there with my dad. What's more, I would be able to drop by my favorite Vienna museum and see other world-renowned structures that's within walking distance from the hotel like the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera.