Škocjan Caves
13 maj, Slovenien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The Škocjan Caves absolutely blew my mind.
Slovenia’s karst region is famous for its caves, but what makes Škocjan special is the underground river running through the massive caverns — andLäs mer
Vino Valdhuber
13 maj, Slovenien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Tonight’s stop: Vino Valdhuber, tucked away among the vineyards north of Maribor.
Peaceful, beautiful, and exactly the kind of place you hope to find while road tripping through wineLäs mer
Graz
14 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After breakfast at Vino Valdhuber — delivered in a charming little picnic basket to our apartment — we made our way to Graz for the afternoon.
First disappointment of the day: the iconic MurinselLäs mer
Hotel Gilbert
14–18 maj, österrike ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Arrived in Vienna and checked into Hotel Gilbert for the next four nights.
Very cool hotel and a lovely junior suite — but also one of those classic city hotels where arriving by car feels like anLäs mer
Plachutta Wollzeile
14 maj, österrike ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Dinner tonight was a true Viennese classic at Plachutta Wollzeile.
The whole experience felt wonderfully traditional: elegant interior, formal service, and the legendary Tafelspitz made famous byLäs mer
Secret Food Tour Vienna
15 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
No breakfast today — for very good reasons.
We met up with my friends Alex, Chris, and Timo (who brought his friend Dirk along) for a Secret Food Tour Vienna through downtown Vienna. Since theyLäs mer
Weinstube Josefstadt
15 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After a quick refresh at the hotel, Sanjay and I headed to Weinstube Josefstadt for an early dinner.
Classic Viennese Heuriger atmosphere with a cozy inner courtyard and fresh wines usually takingLäs mer
Eurovision Jury Final
15 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The main reason we came to Vienna: the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Jury Final at Wiener Stadthalle.
Security was intense — essentially nothing allowed inside except your phone and the clothes youLäs mer
Leberkas-Pepi
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Breakfast, Austrian style.
First stop of the day: Leberkas-Pepi for Leberkäse breakfast — because when in Austria, you commit properly 😄
The hardest part was choosing from all the differentLäs mer
Julius Meinl
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Next stop: Julius Meinl am Graben at Kohlmarkt and Graben.
I expected a café. What I found was basically a luxury food hall for coffee lovers. Beautiful presentation, endless coffee products,Läs mer
Walking in the Rain
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Rainy Vienna exploration today led us first to St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
The real surprise was the stunning Jesuit Church. Gold everywhere, dramatic interiors, and one of those churches where yourLäs mer
Figlmüller
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today‘s lunch had been planned weeks in advance: Figlmüller.
Alex, Chris, Timo, and Dirk joined us again, and we were seated in the original historic restaurant rather than the newer expansion.Läs mer
Fenstercafé
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
One of those places I had seen online and absolutely needed to try: Fenstercafé.
The coffee itself was excellent, but the real attraction is the famous Fenstercino — cappuccino served inside aLäs mer
Eurovision Village
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Vienna really went all out for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
The huge Eurovision Village in front of Vienna City Hall featured multiple stages, activations, food areas, and massive seatingLäs mer
Café Demel
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Of course, no Vienna visit would be complete without Kaiserschmarrn at Demel.
We had to wait a bit for a table, but it was absolutely worth it. Fluffy Kaiserschmarrn, elegant historic interiors, andLäs mer
Coffee Pirates
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
After saying goodbye to the group at Demel, Sanjay and I rushed over to Coffee Pirates.
I specifically wanted beans from them after they were named best roaster in Vienna in 2025 — and obviously ILäs mer
Eurovision Grand Final at Gleis//Garten
16 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
For the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final, Alex had reserved a table weeks in advance at Gleis//Garten — and it turned out to be the perfect choice.
The food hall setup with multiple barsLäs mer
Brews & Views – MuseumsQuartier Vienna
17 maj, österrike ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Started the day early with a quiet Brews & Views moment in Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier.
Surrounded by grand museum buildings and the towering Maria Theresa Monument, I brewed a cup of HausbrandtLäs mer
Black.
17 maj, Slovakien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After a quick train ride, we arrived in Bratislava and immediately made our first coffee stop at BLACK..
Out of the three specialty coffee roasters I visited in Bratislava, this one probably becameLäs mer
Goriffee
17 maj, Slovakien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Just a few meters away sits Goriffee — another fantastic Bratislava coffee spot.
I somehow ended up ordering another cappuccino and more beans… meaning I walked through Bratislava double-fistingLäs mer
Walking Tour Bratislava
17 maj, Slovakien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
If no food tour exists, a guided walking tour is usually the next best way to get to know a city — and Bratislava delivered.
The tour covered:
* Bratislava Castle
* the UFO bridge tower
* theLäs mer
FACH
17 maj, Slovakien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Midday recharge stop at FACH.
Very sleek, modern café with excellent coffee and delicious snacks. Also: strategically important bathroom break 😄
Mestiansky Pivovar
17 maj, Slovakien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After a somewhat strange experience at another restaurant, we pivoted to Mestiansky Pivovar for lunch and drinks.
Classic hearty Slovak comfort food. I went for sauerkraut soup, which stronglyLäs mer
Sweet Beans
17 maj, Slovakien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Final coffee stop in Bratislava: Sweet Beans Coffee Roastery.
Great coffee, super friendly staff, and one hilarious local insight: apparently other Slovak cities joke that all people in Bratislava doLäs mer
Twin City Liner
17 maj, österrike ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Return trip to Vienna was done properly: aboard the Twin City Liner catamaran speeding along the Danube at 50 km/h.
As we approached Vienna, the sunset lit up the river and city skyline. Such a funLäs mer
























































































































































































































































































































