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1. Visit Austria Austria lies at the crossroads of Europe. It is a landlocked country that connects the West (Germany, Switzerland, Italy) with the East (Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary). This location results in a mix of cultures, which can be seen most easily by...
2. The Art of Hundertwasser "A painter should act as an example against the consumer society. He should be an example of how to live in a wasteless society." I first discovered the art of Hundertwasser when one of my fellow students designed a costume project with strong influ...
3. Rudolf Steiner the founder of Anthroposophy Introducing the founder of Waldorf education, alternative farming methods (bio-dynamic farming), alternative health practices and dietary advice - Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was way ahead of his time. Rudolf Steiner was quite a learned man. He was a...
4. Fine Chocolate from Austria That's right, here you'll find chocolate and nothing but chocolate, from the country of Austria. This country produces some of the finest, most delicious chocolate in Europe, and also some of the most innovative. Join me on this sweet journey...
5. The Dirndl - traditional maid dress in Bavaria and Austria Ever been on the Oktoberfest? Ok - HE has got his Lederhose. But what about HER? All about the Dirndl - and why it is more than prettying up the girls there ...
6. The Bauer Brothers - Resources for Botanical Art Lovers Many experts regard the Bauer brothers - Franz and Ferdinand, as being being two of the best botanical artists that have ever lived. Sir Joseph Banks spotted Franz Bauer's skills and arranged for him to become employed as "botanick Painter to his Ma...
7. Richard Tauber Richard Tauber was an Austrian tenor.
8. A WordCustard Lensography What brings people to Squidoo? Maybe there's no single answer, but my guess is for many it is the glint of gold dust... Like tales of old, there is talk of money to be made. Some have even seen those virtual nuggets of gold in the 'payday'...
9. Holiday Shopping with Victoria's Curio exclusively on Ruby Lane Welcome! We at Victoria's Curio are collectors also and understand that there is not always room in a budget for extravagances. Yet, when we find a particularly lovely item, we are extremely pleased when it is nicely priced and in great vintage con...
10. Visit Salzburg! Salzburg is the third most beautiful city in Europe! Over 32,000 readers of the American travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller chose Salzburg, together with Venice, Florence and Rome, as the third most beautiful city in Europe. To visit Salzburg is t...
11. Oferte ski Doriti o experienta de neuitat pe cele mai tari partii de ski? AAtravel.ro va vine in ajutor cu oferte unice pentru urmatoarele tari: 1. Ski Austria 2. Ski Elvetia 3. Ski Bulgaria 4. Ski Italia Contactati imediat agentii de turism AAtravel.ro pentru...
12. Classic ski resorts in Austria To ski is to enjoy being alive. To ski is a reminder that one is alive, and that living is tremendous fun. (James Riddel, 1957) Alpine skiing has a long-standing tradition in Austria. Indeed, Austria is known as one of the leading ski nations of the...
13. The Austro-Hungarian Empire and its Legacy One late spring day a treaty was signed (The Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867) which would seal the fate of Europe through two World Wars. Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria became also the King of Hungary. The two halves of the new empire would be...
14. Archduke Ferdinand Amid an enormous arms build-up across Europe, the June 28, 1914 assassination in Sarajevo of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand and his wife was all it took to prompt nations poised to do so to launch the first world war, which killed nine million people....
15. Joseph Haydn Joseph Haydn was born in 1732 and died in 1809. He belongs to the most famous composers of the classical period.  A life-long resident of Austria, Haydn spent much of his career as a court musician for the wealthy Hungarian aristocratic Esterhazy...
16. Kranjska gora Kranjska Gora is the place to enjoy skiing in the winter, and if skiing is not your thing, Kranjska Gora will still welcome you and your friends.
17. Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician. He has changed carreer and is now in politics. currently Arnold Schwarzenegger is the Governor of the state of California.
18. Garden Gnomes May I introduce: Der Gartenzwerg. Ahm, what? Sorry, the Garden Gnome. However, an english translation is not necessary, because this little figure, which stands in many gardens all over the world, is so typical German, like Sauerkraut or Cuckoo-Clock...
19. Austrian gifts Our Austrian gifts are a great way to show your heritage. We feature many different Austrian pride designs in our online store. Show your Austrian heritage with one of our many designs on clothing and merchandise. If you love your Austrian ancestry,...
20. Euro 2008 Another prestige event in football hosts by UEFA. This lens is dedicated to gather the latest news and updates on Euro 2008 starting the preparation up to the final. So BOOKMARK this page for your convenient to get the latest news on the hottest batt...