Review – Book Advice from Baden: On the Edge of the Country

“On the edge of the country” – this is the catchy title of the book published by Kral Publishing House. “There is still much undiscovered” – this lively work is written under this motto that smiles on the cover of the small but good work – and gives us the opportunity to explore the East and West of our country for the first time or again. If you want to venture out on a journey of discovery along Austria’s borders, Brigitte Huber’s fast-paced, engagingly written book, packed with gorgeous photographs, is just the thing for you.

Because: Not only in the interior of the country, but also on the borders, there are many picturesque places that most of us have not yet discovered: whether it is the natural paradise among the salt pans and vineyards that can be found in northern Burgenland, whether it is the Tyrolean mountain passes in Zirbelland. , or the Mühlviertel, where you can relax with horse pies and beer, or the quiet resting places in the emptiness of the bohemian mass: there is something for everyone! From historical facts about the Habsburg monarchy to information about the filming location for the film “Bergdoktor” about the Kaiserwinkel, the volume “On the Edge of the Land” collects exciting details that encourage you to take a fresh look at Austria.

What is particularly striking here is the great wealth of fauna and flora as well as the diversity of climate: if you want to get a little Tuscan feeling, it is best, according to the author, to go to South Styria, where the borders are blurred – and for those who prefer it if you like Off-road, Karawanken, that wall of mountains you want to climb, offers you just the right thing.

25 places are well documented in the book

The author, who lives in Baden, presented a total of 25 places, documented and recreated them for people who love to travel using a questionnaire and photographs. It goes without saying that she loves to travel again and again: “Flying Away” is also the name of the inspiring blog of online editor, editor and author Brigitte Hopper, who smiles charmingly in all the photos and whose page you can enjoy snapping up. Keep walking – and you can keep walking as you please, and from The ideal in the real world. Whether it’s city trips, road trips, extra trips or trips for kids on foot, car or bike – a wide range of travel tips and country overviews included here, combined with picturesque illustrations, instantly arouse curiosity.

What’s interesting is that the writer and blogger, who describes herself as a “tourist over 40,” has been exploring more and more within Europe in recent years — and her scope of work has “shrinked, but not increased,” she says. . Who would be surprised? There are worlds within worlds once you get going.

By the way, the “small and wonderful” travel blog of Brigitte Huber from Austria is not that small: the author reaches up to 27,000 readers a month through her online publications alone – plus another 20,000 readers on her social media channels. This makes her one of the most read travel bloggers in Austria. Let’s hope “At the Edge of the Earth” is just the beginning of your exploration of the European cultural and travel scene!