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24 Hours of Dreamy Old World Sightseeing in Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria Hohensalzburg Fortress stands on the edge of a cliff overlooking the city

meganeaves' profile icon Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Salzburg by meganeaves

Salzburg is undoubtedly one of the most quaintly beautiful cities in Europe. Set just not far from the German border in western Austria, Salzburg is the meeting point between the green, rolling plains of central Austria and the stark Alps to the east. Famous as the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for The Sound Of Music, in your 24 hours here, you’ll see how Salzburg is a truly from another time.  continue reading ...

Tags: History, fortress, baroque, Walking, Beer

24 Hours of Fortresses, Food and Wine in Macau, China

Macau, China The colorful Largo do Senado is a great place to start your day in Macau

meganeaves' profile icon Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Macau by meganeaves

Though many have never even heard of it, Macau is a peninsula and a set of two Chinese islands that have a longer history than even Hong Kong. Rented from China by the Portuguese in the 1550s, Macau was established as a trading port and refuelling point for European ships centuries before Hong Kong would make its entrance onto the international scene. Left in the wake of this colonial history are linguistic, culinary and architectural legacies from the Portuguese. Today, you’ll get a taste of the history and traditions of Macau.  continue reading ...

Tags: fortress, Wine, Food, colonial, History, Parks