Venture Travel Guides

Venture Travel Guides

An irreverent and independent take on Vienna & other European city break destinations for realists

Santander Guide – is it worth visiting for a city break?

Santander Destination Guide: is it worth visiting for a city break? Welcome to Spain’s geographically blessed, yet architecturally bereft underdog, Santander. The capital city of Cantabria on Spain’s northern coast hasn’t had the best of luck over the years, and … Read More

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Hotels in Vienna for art lovers – our top 5

Hotels in Vienna for art lovers If art is subjective, then the selection of a hotel in Vienna for art lovers is likely even more so. To help you narrow down the field and find your perfect match, we’ve created … Read More

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Which art museum in Vienna should I visit?

Which art museum in Vienna should I visit? Vienna’s art museums are among the best in the world, but with so many options to choose from, it can be tough to decide which one to visit or where to even … Read More

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Things to know before renting a car in Austria

Things to know before renting a car in Austria Are you planning a trip to Austria? If so, then what finer example of holiday planning to follow than the Griswolds?! Renting a car is a great way to travel free … Read More

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Grüner Veltliner – Austria’s signature wine

Grüner Veltliner – Austria’s signature wine Having written a couple of posts about Austrian Food, we now need something to wash it all down with. So, what better way to start than by introducing Austria’s signature grape variety – Grüner … Read More

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What food to order in Vienna (part 2) – The Pork Stelze Edition

What food to order in Vienna – The Pork Stelze Edition Ok, it’s definitely time for my long overdue follow up to What to order in Vienna – part one! In that post I focused more on wintery dishes. No surprise … Read More

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What to order in Vienna

What to order in Vienna Working out what to order in Vienna (or any new city you visit, for that matter) is one of the most exciting elements of the entire travel experience, despite the corresponding anxiety that your well-meaning … Read More

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