How a Concert Changed the Course of my Life

Sorry about the bad quality of this picture. I took it with my phone, which – back

in 2008 – wasn’t one that took very good pictures

During my teenage years, I worked for FM4, an Austrian radio station. My job was to go to concerts and report what I saw there,what my impressions were of the artists, the location, and the atmosphere. It was a fun job – it gave me quite a bit of insight into the music and radio entertainment industry, and it also allowed me to travel to cities all over Europe. But what it really did for me was that it sparked my predilection for language, writing and communication. How come? Let me tell you.

The Sound of Music

When asked what people associate with the City of Salzburg, the most common answer will be: “Well, Mozart of course!” and if it´s tourists from Asia or America the answer will likely include The Sound of Music as well as Mozart – I know I´m working with a cliché here. Music is a big part of Salzburg´s cultural experience and doesn´t only include classical composers like Mozart or the story of a convent woman who set out and conquered the world with her music. Street musicians play another important role in the Salzburg experience, just as street music is an important part in each and every city.

Working for the Elite.

I’ve had all sorts of jobs: summer, badly paid, physically straining and mentally draining, amongst other kinds of jobs. From organizing files in a tax office at 14 to bartending at 19, these kinds of jobs come and go. None of them fascinated and bored me more than my job at Café Mozart.

What to do if sunshine leaves you hanging

In a perfect world there would always be sunshine, like in my last blog post. But what if the weather gods are not on our side? It is time to take off our rose-colored glasses and let reality sink in. We live in Salzburg and Salzburg isn´t just famous for Mozart but it´s also famous for Schnürlregen. (“rain in strings”)

Why the rollercoaster is nearer than you may think

Source: http://giggsey.com/videos/index.php?type=films&film=292

Need more Speed? Taking the bus in Salzburg will guarantee you the same adrenaline level Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock had.

Summer in the city - Stop littering

As spring sends out its first messengers of the warm season to come, the whole city seems to be on the lookout for a place just relax and enjoy life. After the snow storms cold of winter, we all want to recharge our batteries with new energy. What better place to do this in Salzburg than the riverside.

Why you shouldn't walk through the Getreidegasse in a hurry

Photo by Yoshio Sato – © 2003 Focus Features. All Rights Reserved.

Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335266/

Ever wanted to be like Bill Murray? A walk through Salzburg's main pedestrian zone, the Getreidegasse, will make you feel a little Lost in Translation, too.