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Fruitcake in Vienna

First time this expat received or ate a fruitcake. The experience was… interesting. Continue reading

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Christmas Season 2009 Officially Open!

Christkindlmarkt is an outdoor fair that goes on for six weeks to celebrate that Christmas is coming. There are stands that sell toys, Christmas decorations, and sweets. What the adults really go for though, is the very strong alcoholic Glühwein. Here’s how Glühwein is prepared. Continue reading

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