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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Rail travel | 10/8/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: Sorry if this isn't your area but do you know anything about the eurail. My family and I are ... A: In my experience, many of the trains that travel those types of distances do so at night. ... | ||
| austria/swz vacation | 9/5/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: My wife and I are flying to Munich on the last weekend of Sept. and fly home from Geneva 2 weeks ... A: German/Austria trains are very well organized and timely. I recommend that you use them for most of ... | ||
| Barcelona to Innsbruck | 8/31/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: My friend and I are heading to Barcelona for a week (we both spent a semester studying there) and we ... A: Barcelona to Innsbruck is not a little trip. I looked up just half of it, from Barcelona to Geneva, ... | ||
| Vienna | 8/28/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: My wife and I will be in Vienna for 3 days in October. We have never been there and have interests ... A: Vienna has one of every kind of art museum. The Kunsthistorishes museum has a great collection of ... | ||
| Austrian Culture | 8/8/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: I have a question about the culture in Austria. I plan to visit there and some parts of Africa. My ... A: Not many black people live in Austria, but that does not mean you would be out of place. Austria has ... | ||
| travel budapest to vienna | 8/5/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: We are going to Budapest in December. We also want to visit Vienna. How can we go to Vienna from ... A: It is easy to take the train straight from Budapest into Vienna. If you buy a morning ticket, you ... | ||
| Laws regarding booking travel in Austria | 6/26/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: I am an administrative assistant trying to book travel for an employee who resides in Vienna. He ... A: I am not familiar with that law, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I just checked the website ... | ||
| Salzburg distance from | 6/9/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: From our home airport (ROA) it's hard but I seem to remember you can take a train from INN or VIE ... A: There are many train stations around Vienna that would serve you well. I did take the train to ... | ||
| living abroad | 5/30/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: I am currently in transition from junior to senior in high school. My question though, is regarding ... A: I don't know much about specific job demand but the standard of living in Austria is very high. The ... | ||
| Vienna | 5/26/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: We have 3 days in Vienna. What are the must sees? A: I'm sorry for the delay! Must see items in Vienna... definitely Schonbrunn palace and grounds, ... | ||
| how far is it to drive from venice to balvaria? | 5/17/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: how far and how long would it take to drive to Bavaria from Venice? A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you! I don't know about driving because I did not have a car ... | ||
| films in english | 3/23/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: I really want to see this film 300. But I won't be back in the UK to see it in the cinema. DO you ... A: I know that english theaters exist, but I can't remember where they are. Maybe ask around? You might ... | ||
| 4 days in Vienna | 1/22/2007 | Claire Symons |
| Q: Me and my wife are going to visit Vienna in April. Please give us some advice on art museums ... A: The Kunsthistorisches Museum and The Upper Belvedere both have excellent collections in ... | ||
| 18k charm for bracelet | 4/19/2005 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: after visiting Europe several times, I decideded to start a charm braclet. Austuria was one of the ... A: A good jewelry store in Vienna that you can email is A.E. Koechert that sells charms and can ... | ||
| what language is spoken in Austria | 4/19/2005 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: I have heard that they speak a very unique language in Austria. I always thought that German was the ... A: Hell John, They speak German in Austria but some regions have their own German dialect, like ... | ||
| Wachau Valley | 3/15/2005 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: I will be in Vienna and would be driving from the downtown center(opera house area). Would you ... A: I'm sorry but I don't know much about the area that you are traveling too since I basically lived in ... | ||
| vienna lodging | 2/20/2005 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: Edgar, have you heard anything about Pension Pertschy in the inner circle?Any recommendations for ... A: I haven't stayed there myself but I've heard many good things about Pension Pertschy from other ... | ||
| vienna lodging | 2/17/2005 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: Two of us will be in Vienna in early October 2005 for 3 days. 1. Any suggestions for friendly ... A: My favorite affordable hotel in a great location is the Hotel Post which is right in the Ring (inner ... | ||
| Hallstatt | 11/1/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: Could you please tell me of any accomodation that would be nice in this town for my wife and 2 ... A: I can't recall the name of the place I stayed in Hallstatt but pretty much all accomodations in this ... | ||
| Travel from Budapest to Vienna | 9/29/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: We'll be travelling from Budapest to Vienna on December 21, 2004 and staying for 3-4 days. Can you ... A: You will be arriving in the Westbahnhof station in Vienna. I would suggest staying somewhere within ... | ||
| Hotel Garni | 8/26/2004 | Salzburg City Tourist Information |
| Q: Can you explain what a Hotel Garni is ? How is it different from a hotel ? Is it like a guest house, ... A: we thank you for your interest. A Hotel Garni offers Bed & Breakfast and has no Restaurant. Best ... | ||
| 1st time visit to Austria -Budpest - Prague | 7/2/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: Do you by any chance have a contact phone number or fax or email for the Hotel Post, Pension Nossek ... A: Hotel Post's telephone number is 43-1-515830. You can check out their website at: ... | ||
| 1st time visit to Austria -Budpest - Prague | 6/12/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: Our visit is Sept 19 - Oct 2, 2004 Please advise a budget pension hotel for the 4 days in Vienna, ... A: I would suggest staying somewhere within the Ring since it is very convenient to walk to the many ... | ||
| Austria in June | 5/22/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: I will be studying in Southern Switzerland this June and was hoping to take at least one four-day ... A: Even though Vienna is one of my favorite cities, I would suggest visiting Salzburg for your 4 day ... | ||
| Vienna | 4/26/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: I am a student from Texas traveling to Vienna to take an intensive German class for a month this ... A: That's great that you are taking German classes in Wien. I did the same thing for 3 months. Here ... | ||
| food | 4/5/2004 | Salzburg City Tourist Information |
| Q: In Salzburg there is a delicatessen just inside ? Mozartstor in the Altstadt and twice I have ... A: Schlenk, we thank you for your interest. The requested address is: Trzesniewski Getreidegasse 9 ... | ||
| Hotel Rathauspark | 3/31/2004 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: How is the Hotel Rathauspark? Location for exploring the city? Thanks. A: I've never stayed at the Hotel Rathauspark and don't know much about it but the location is ... | ||
| Hotel Kolbeck | 1/21/2003 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: Chacon, We are planning a trip in Vienna, next May 2003. We found this hotel located on ... A: This hotel seems to be located in a decent neighborhood right by the Südbahnhof (south train ... | ||
| Christmas in Vienna | 12/4/2002 | Alfred N. Bruckner |
| Q: i'm planning a travel to Vienna on Christmas and i'm wondering if there is going to be any snow. Do ... A: YES and NO can be the answer. Why? Sometimes in the Alpine region, there is no snow in winter in ... | ||
| Austrian countryside | 12/29/2001 | Alfred N. Bruckner |
| Q: Grusse Gott! I will be driving from Venice to Vienna next year. I presume there is a main route ... A: Servus! Thank you for this question. OK, there are some different ways between Venice and Vienna - ... | ||
| Inexpensive lodging in Vienna | 11/29/2001 | Edgar Mendez Chacon |
| Q: My husband & I will be in Vienna from 12/22 - 12/25 (heading to Salzburg on 12/25). I am looking ... A: For the referrals you got, I would have to say that the Pension Sacher would be the best location ... | ||
| Telephone calls | 5/7/2001 | Lesley McKnight |
| Q: My daughter will be spending time in Austria this summer. She has never been to Europe (nor have ... A: Making a phone call from Austria is simple. Your daughter can either buy a phone card for 50, 100, ... | ||
| Travel in Austria | 1/15/2001 | SANDRA |
| Q: There are four of us planning a trip to Munich, Germany - Austria - and then Italy. We are familiar ... A: If I had the choice between Salzburg or Innsbruck,I would go with Salzburg. You can visit Mozart's ... | ||
| Vienna-to-Salzburg | 1/8/2001 | SANDRA |
| Q: Planning visit to Austria in May -- main two destinations Vienna and Salzburg. Any special ... A: I would strongly suggest that you rent a "Zimmer " in a Gasthaus or other accomondation. It is by ... | ||
| travel with a 9 month old baby | 1/8/2001 | SANDRA |
| Q: Are many museums and attractions restricted/ off-limits to infants? Do you have any recommendations ... A: I think it is wonderful that you are bringing your baby to Austria! Since it is a long flight I ... | ||
| Graz | 11/19/2000 | SANDRA |
| Q: I´m from Portugal and I will be in Graz from 11 to 13 December 2000, because my husband will be in a ... A: there are many things to do in Graz! You should know that this will be an extremely cold time of ... | ||
| Driving & Car Rental Requirements | 8/22/2000 | Salzburg City Tourist Information |
| Q: Is a valid US driver`s license acceptable to German and Austrian Car Rental Agencies? Are these ... A: the question is outside of my expertise. However I can recommend two websites that you might find ... | ||
| location of our hotel | 7/29/2000 | Salzburg City Tourist Information |
| Q: Greetings! My family and I are booked into a hotel in St. Wolfgang am See about how long does it ... A: I apologize for the very late reply. We had some trouble with our mail system which has caused the ... | ||
| foriegn exchange | 6/21/2000 | Salzburg City Tourist Information |
| Q: I. is it possible to change Israeli Shekels to austrian shillings at your banks in salzburg? if so? ... A: The information was difficult to get but I have contacted one of your major local banks ... | ||
| Inexpensive things to do in Salzburg and Vienna | 4/17/2000 | Salzburg City Tourist Information |
| Q: I will be in Salzburg and Vienna from July 8th through the 14th. Do you have any suggestions for ... A: I would like to recommend a visit to the Salzburg Tourist Office website, where you can find ... | ||
Claire Symons
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
What to do in Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Where to stay, how and where to eat/shop, how to get around in Vienna.
Experience
6 months study abroad residency
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle School English Teacher.
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