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Happy Hour Michlits Frizzante 2006 Rose Burgenland
2008-04-02 23:28:00 If you are looking for an interesting new wine to try, I highly recommend this sparkling Austrian Pinot Noir. I tasted it at a recent party for CandyBar ” San Francisco’s new dessert-only restaurant ” and instantly fell in love with the pink champagne. Fizzy, light, and refreshing, this wine paired perfectly with savory ... Related Entries: Happy Hour: Happy CamperThe phrase "happy camper" refers to someone who is happy, satisfied and content. When I think of happy campers, I ...Happy Hour: Rose MaryOn what may have been the most gorgeous Tuesday night ever, I headed down to the Ferry Building for Chow's ...Happy Hour: Arnold PalmerSince YumSugar's Shirley Temple Happy Hour was such a hit, I decided today to post one of my favorite non-alcoholic ...Just a little sin with this Victorian rose quartz ring from Lola Rose Fancy bringing a bit of romance into your life? Rose quartz is said to ... Tags: happy hour, pinot noir, champagne, sparkling ...
Burgenland: Halbturn Castle
2007-04-26 19:00:00 Photo by Elen Farkas In literal translation, Burgenland means “land of castles.” Annexed to post-Imperial Austria in the early 1920s after the monarchy’s defeat in World War I, the once-Hungarian province is home to a number of palaces and chateaux still maintained today by their owners. One fascinating castle is Halbturn in the northern part of Burgenland. It is very close to Vienna—just over 30 minutes by car—and is a favored cultural hangout for tourists following a dip in nearby Lake Neusiedl. The history of Halbturn is very rich. Built in 1711, the castle’s late baroque architecture was designed by Lucas von Hildebrandt and formerly served as the summer residence of the Habsburgs during the reign of Charles VI. Later, Empress Maria Theresia gave the castle to her favorite daughter Archduchess Marie Christine and her husband Duke Albert-Casimir von Sachsen-Teschen, who in turn founded the Albertina Museum’s graphic art collection. The castle wa...
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Austria: Burgenland’s Lake Neusiedl
2007-04-10 17:15:00 Photo by Elen Farkas Austria may be a landlocked country, but it is surrounded by lakes and rivers. One of these is Lake Neusiedl in northern Burgenland, Austria’s easternmost province. It is said to be the warmest lake in the whole country and is frequented by Austrians as well as tourists from Eastern and Northern European countries. It is called the “Sea of the Viennese” due to its close proximity to Vienna. Aside from traditional swimming, sailing and windsurfing activities, the lake also hosts some commercial fishing. The Austrian-Hungarian border bisects the lake, which is called Fertő tó in Hungarian and Neusiedler See in German. Since 2003, the water level has decreased dramatically (by 30 cm within just one year!) This decrease is seriously imperiling commercial fishing endeavors. In 2001, the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel (Austria) and Fertő-Hanság (Hungary) National Parks were accepted in unison as a World Heritage Site. The lake is home to Surf World Cu...
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Austria: Burgenland Festival Gets Ready to Rock
2007-03-29 14:04:00 Photograph by Tomsch Now that spring is officially here, with daylight saving time adjusted, Austrians are up and ready for outdoor activities, including the famous open-air music festivals that fill their streets with music and tourists. Nickelsdorf, a sleepy village in Burgenland, will be the scene of one of the biggest rock festivals in Europe, attracting visitors from the ever-expanding corners of Europe. The vast Pannonia Fields is gearing up for Nova Rock for the third time. This year attendees will witness the reunion of Smashing Pumpkins, along with Pearl Jam. Other musicians who have confirmed their appearances are Marilyn Manson, Incubus, The Killers, Slayer, The Hives, My Chemical Romance, Mando Diao, and Frank Black. Even Hollywood actor Jared Leto’s side project 30 Seconds to Mars is slated to perform. The festival will run from June 15 to 17. Tickets range from €179 (including camping and parking) to €30 (for the so-called Caravan ticket). For concert attende...
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