Frescoes by Court artist Daniel Gran cover the ceiling of the Austrian National Library State Hall in Vienna, Austria.

Magical Austrian National Library State Hall

Once upon a time, books were a luxury for the privileged minority. Today, with digitization, libraries are slowly disappearing. A select few have become must-see spots with stunning architecture and important history that attract visitors from around the world. Chief among them is the Austrian National Library State Hall, one of the most beautiful places

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The striking yellow facade of Schönbrunn Palace.

Splendor of Schloss Schönbrunn: A Travel Guide to Vienna’s Imperial Palace

For centuries, the Habsburgs called Schloss Schönbrunn in Vienna, Austria, their summer residence. What was once off limits to us mere mortals is now a must-see where travelers can spend a day (or more) strolling its halls and soaking up the sun in the sprawling public park. With its massive scale, impressive gardens, and remarkable

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Learn German with music of Bodo Wartke!

Learn German with Music of Bodo Wartke

In the spring of 2024, a video of two German musicians singing a German language tongue-twister went viral — not just in Germany, but worldwide. The video gained immense popularity and crossed cultural barriers with its catchy rhythm, sing-song lyrics, and inherent silliness. Featuring Marti Fischer, the song was the creation of Bodo Wartke. Wartke

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Learn German with the music of Olli Schulz!

Learn German with Music of Olli Schulz

German television viewers may already know Olli Schulz as one of the goofy sidekicks of Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf from shows like Circus HalliGalli and Neo Paradise. Or maybe you’ve listened to his podcast with Jan Böhmermann. But before his frequent television appearances, it was music that stole Schulz’s heart. And it is in

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