Fantastic Austria

Hi TTMAA fans,

NEW CONTEST AND THE PRIZE FOR THE WINNER IS AWESOME :)!!!

With the Christmas season fast approaching we thought we are going to start a new contest and call it Fantastic Austria.

Below you can see 10 pictures of fantastic things or places in Austria and we want you to guess and tell us via the comment section below, where in Austria they are or what they might represent or are all about ;). Feel free to also ask us or each other for help in the comment section below and we might give you a hint.

If you are the FIRST one to guess 9 out of the 10 correct, we will reward you with…*drum-roll please* a customized T-Shirt that has our TTMAA logo on it!!! YAYYY!!! So, let the guessing begin:

AUSTRIA & HOMOPHOBIA

Hi TTMAA fans,

Today we wanted to talk to you guys about a more serious subject that has been popping up throughout Austrian news, magazine and radio stations more and more over the course of the past few years. It’s the topic of homophobia that also seems to be still an issue in the U.S. and a lot of other countries around the world. Let’s start out with an Austrian newspaper article on the subject:

http://austriantimes.at/index.php?id=13755

Austria seems to have, quite like a lot of other European countries, a pretty traditionalist and even conservative viewpoint when it comes to gay issues. The whole LGBT community is still trying to form roots throughout Austria and we want to suggest that overall, it is not yet as ‘developed’ as we found it to be for example, here in the U.S.

The video we shared with you guys is a short film that came out in Austria about a year ago and created a lot of buzz (see: here). You can watch it with English subtitles just by clicking on the video ;). In addition to that, and if you are really curious about the precise state of homophobia in Austria, we found this report by the Danish Institute of Human Rights that is super interesting but too long to relay it here.

http://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra_uploads/361-FRA-hdgso-part2-NR_AT.pdf

Just a little side note at the end: Talk to me about Austria is not here to take one side of the argument or another when it comes to any political, social, cultural or religious topics and issues in regards to Austria. Nope! We just want to give you guys the plain INFORMATION, the facts as well as an insight into the situation in Austria and the rest of Europe. After reading everything and watching the movie, we’d love to read about your opinion and thoughts though if you want to share them in the comment section below ;)!

Restaurant of the week

Restaurant of the week

Hey guys!

So every time I go back to Vienna and me and my friends want to try out a new place to eat, we are always having troubles deciding on one. Why? Because choices are seriously limitless, you’ll find a restaurant around almost every street corner in the capital city. Plus, with the rising international crowd that lives nowadays in Vienna, you can find everything your heart desires from tasty Pho, to Gyros, Tacos, Tapas and even a Korean restaurant and a some amazing Churrascarias.

In addition to that, I have become ADDICTED to yelp while living in the States and there is nothing like yelp in Austria (at least not in English). Sure, yelp does have a few Austrian places in its search database, however they mostly have one or two reviews and well, they mostly seem to come from Americans living in Austria – so, still no idea which other hot place is in right now in Austria. Anyway, we make it our new mission to help those out of you guys that live in Vienna at the moment and are going to list one hot new place each week. Be prepared for some serious deliciousness and enjoyment ;)!

This week’s local tip: the Best Iranian Restaurant in Town: Pars restaurant!

In case you have ever randomly looked for an amazing Persian restaurant while in Vienna (who knows, right :)?), then seriously check out Pars! This place is truly authentic and truly amazing. The owner is a good friend of the best friend of my dad and we have been going there for decades. The prices are compatible with other restaurant prices in Vienna and when you step inside the place, you will find many Persians just hanging out, chatting or having lunch or dinner with the family. A true sign that this place promises you authentic Persian cuisine! Enjoy!

Address: Lerchenfelderstrasse 148, Vienna 1080, Austria (Altlerchenfeld)

Telephone number: (0) 1 405 82 45

 

 

VIENNA AWARDS for FASHION & LIFESTYLE

Have you guys ever been to the VA Awards? Every year they are hosted in the capital city of Austria, Vienna.

“Austria is a place of music, culture and beauty.” Just like Karolina Kurkova stated in her interview in 2012 after attending the Vienna Awards.

This year, in 2013, some stunning designs have hit the runway and in the photos below you can see an excerpt of what Austrian fashion designers have to offer ;).

If you liked this post, please share it with your friends! Thx ;)!

 

 

 

Austria’s Innovativeness

Austria’s Innovativeness

Did you know that Austria is seen as and counted among the most innovative countries in the World. Currently, it is on 8th Place. Check out the above link!