Travel with Rick Steves 74 Visiting Vienna
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Nov 26, 2006 Ursula Klaus, a licensed tour guide and art historian from Vienna, uncovers the city's elegant charm. She highlights Vienna's rich café culture, showcasing its iconic pastries like Sachertorte. Listeners discover affordable opera tickets and experience the enchanting music scene. Klaus also explores the significance of Heuriger, traditional wine taverns, and offers practical travel tips for navigating Austria. With a blend of cultural insights and personal anecdotes, she captures Vienna's essence as the perfect blend of history and leisure.
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Vienna's Affordable Elegance
- Vienna offers gilded culture at surprisingly affordable prices.
- Enjoy coffee in cafes or Strauss in the park without breaking the bank.
Hotel Star Ratings in Italy
- Don't rely too much on hotel star ratings in Italy.
- Three- and four-star hotels are generally business class, while one- and two-star hotels are better for budget travelers.
German Road Sign Mishaps
- A traveler misinterpreted "Einbahnstraße" as "First Street" in Germany, repeatedly driving the wrong way on one-way streets.
- They also mistook pedestrian crossing signs for pedestrian malls.