This may come as a surprise to you, but despite people thinking croissants and baguettes come from France, the fact is the French have to thank Austria for their delicious bread and pastry. Because, yes, the Croissant and Semmel were created in the best bakeries in Vienna, before the Austrians exported them to France. Ça … Read more
Why is it that even after all the detox teas, meditation, scented candles and wonderful salt baths you’re still feeling tired or stressed? Is there something wrong with you? If you’ve tried all the self-care routines your friends recommend and the ones you see on Instagram and Tik-Tok yet your life continues to feel far … Read more
If you haven’t watched the newest Netflix series hit, The Queen’s Gambit, yet, do it; not only is the TV miniseries excellent but also, we’re obsessing about the best 60’s looks of the protagonist. Keep reading to know why there’s so much talk about The Queen’s Gambit, and get the best looks of Beth Harmon, … Read more
Welcome to our Notorious Women series that brings you, once a month, the profile of extraordinary women from all walks of life. This time, we talked to Lilli Hollein, director of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, who managed to organise a COVID-19 proof event for 2020 with her team in the Austrian capital. Who is Lilli Hollein? … Read more
Welcome to our first article from the series Notorious Women, that will bring you, once a month, the profile of extraordinary women from all walks of life. We are honoured to start Notorious Women with Austrian artist Sabine Wiedenhofer, who is exhibiting her latest work, “If Walls Could Talk“, at Galerie Kovacek contemporary. Sabine Wiedenhofer … Read more
I recently had to ask a Spanish friend for a huge – and very inconvenient – favour; to pack all my daughter had left in her student flat in Madrid as she came to Vienna before the lockdown and still hasn’t gone back. Anyway, we had to send him a thank you gift, of course. … Read more
While we are admiring the famous paintings, we rarely ask ourselves who or what has inspired those painters for the creation of such masterpieces. This question doesn’t arise in the case with portraits but what about landscapes, cityscapes, complex plots? Are they real-life inspirations? The origins of the inspiration of old famous paintings will be … Read more
Good news for all those who miss Carrie Bradshaw and her fabulous outfits and Manolos in Sex and the City; the new dramedy with British-American actress Lily Collins, Emily in Paris, will give us our daily fix of fashionable women-led romantic comedies. The daughter of musician Phil Collins will star in the upcoming TV series … Read more
Have you ever wondered why a two-piece swimsuit is called a bikini? And did you know that there is a bikini museum, a place entirely dedicated to the tiny piece of clothing? As you enjoy the fantastic weather, hopefully sunbathing by the lake, pool or sea, read here all you need to know about the … Read more
As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we selected 10 Netflix films and series that speak about fatherhood, even if in unconventional ways, to get you in the spirit. Molly’s Game High-stakes underground poker game Based on a true story, Molly’s Game tells how Molly Bloom, a former professional skier who moves to L.A., … Read more
If you’re looking for something to watch on TV, we selected some great fashion films and series on Netflix. These fashion films and series are a fantastic source of outfit inspiration. And a way to know more about designers and fashion history. Next in fashion As we already told you, Next in Fashion is the … Read more
In an era of Photoshop and Instagram filters, the need to boost body confidence has become more important than ever. Sadly, it is only too common to feel inadequate when looking at the “perfect bodies” on social media. But life drawing can help people overcome their struggles with body image. Weare constantly bombarded with images … Read more
Marianne Kohn, known for her extraordinary lifestyle and career, is a genuinely Viennese power woman. Since the 1980s she has been the epitome of avant-garde and worked in renowned Viennese Clubs such as U4 where Falco used to party. For the past 25 years, Marianne Kohn is Loos Bar’s boss. The legendary Loos Bar – … Read more
To celebrate the 94th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II today, here are ten things we bet you didn’t know about the British monarch. Sleeping in the dungeons To be safer during WWII, the young Elizabeth and her sister Margaret stayed at Windsor Castle. When they heard the air-raid sirens, they had to hide and sleep … Read more
Looking fab in a fantastic outfit is not enough to be a Perfect Wedding Guest. Weddings are by far my favourite kind of parties, the bride and groom are beaming with happiness, and everyone’s in a great mood and beautifully dressed, ready to have a great time. So, what are the unwritten rules to be … Read more
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle issues are being a thing since Prince Harry got engaged to the American actress, and even more after Meghan and Harry decided not to move into Kensington Palace where William and Kate live. But are feuds between sisters-in-law that unusual? And how can they be avoided? The press has reported, … Read more
As Einstein said: “everything is relative”, especially when it comes to our personal lives. We are simply unable to judge it with impartiality.Depending on what we’re talking about, we always have things we overestimate or underestimate, shamelessly! And most of the time, we don’t even know we’re doing it! Just think about it. When on … Read more
The Italian Alps is the location of this particular hotel named after Soloman, an Indian Elephant, that was brought all the way from Lisbon to Vienna as a gift for the Archduke Maximilian of Austria. The story surrounds the Hotel Elephant is mind-blowing, almost surreal, even Jose Saramago, the Portuguese Nobel Prize in literature, was … Read more
There is a new lifestyle trend called Lagom (pronounced “lar-gohm”), that comes from Sweden and has been conquering more and more fans. The whole Lagom philosophy is explained in a book, “Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life”, by British Niki Brantmark. Since Brantmark visited Sweden for the first time, she fell in … Read more
Although the Viennese cuisine is famous for its Wienerschnitzel and other meat dishes, there are many delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Vienna. And because there are so many options, you can get a bit lost. So we selected the best vegetarian restaurants to help you quench your craving for a healthy snack or a … Read more
It’s warm, it’s sweet and absolutely delicious – the traditional Wiener Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel). When in Vienna, there is no excuse for not trying this famous Austrian pastry, not even your New Year’s resolution. An apple strudel consists of a rectangular flaky strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside refined with a hint of … Read more
Austria is known for its wellness and spa tradition. The incredible lakes and mountains, the clean air and pure water are some reasons for Austria lends itself to a thriving spa scene. So to start the new year with a good health plan, we checked the 6 best detox places in Austria for you. After … Read more
Vienna offers many fantastic coffee houses where you can sit for hours long, sipping a delicious Mélange with pastries or cake while reading the newspaper or magazines. The Viennese take their coffee culture very seriously, no wonder Unesco named the Austrian capital’s coffee houses an “Intangible Cultural Heritage”. There’s no better way to help you … Read more