One of the most beautiful areas in the world

by | Dec 2, 2014 | Austria, Europe, Travel, Trip Reports

One of the most beautiful areas in the world

I pulled onto the hilltop and turned off the engine.  I had been driving for a while and was sure the car needed to breathe.  I think I needed to breathe as well.  This wasn’t any hilltop, after all.  It was my favorite hilltop in the world.  As I opened the door I was greeted with crisp mountain air as the memories of my visits in 2010 and 2013 came back.  The view was as good as I remembered. I was back.  Back in St. Gilgen, Austria. Read on for more!

Weekend Jaunt to Europe, Part V: Spontaneity (St. Gilgen, Austria)

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Austria, Europe, Travel, Trip Reports

I generally pride myself on being a solid speller and grammaristicianizationer.  I will happily admit, however, that ‘spontaneity’ is one of those words that just never looks quite right, no matter if it’s spelled correctly or not. Whenever I plan trips, there needs to be an element of “epicness” to them, or else I won’t go.  There has to be something that compels me to either the journey or the destination.  Spontaneity can be very compelling, especially to a place that has your heart.

 

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