A 7-night European Adventure

Hi everyone! 😊

I've put together all of our Europe trip posts into one blog, with links throughout that take you to more detailed story if you'd like to explore a particular post further.

This was our 7-night Europe trip in mid-January this year, covering four beautiful countries: Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany.  From stunning alpine scenery and charming villages to delicious food and unforgettable memories, this itinerary packs a lot into one week.

Personally, out of the four countries we visited, I'd love to go back to Austria and Germany.  Even though we only had a short time there, we had an amazing experience.  The scenery was breathtaking, the people were friendly and the food was delicious too.  There's still so much more to see and I'd definitely love to return to explore more cities and experience everything these beautiful countries have to offer.

I hope this blog helps anyone planning to visit any of these destinations.  Feel free to browse through the posts and if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help as much as I could.  Happy reading, and I hope it inspires your own European adventure! 

Muscat International Airport

Fly out from Bangkok to Zurich with Oman Air, with a short transit at Muscat Airport click here

Ibis Budget Zurich Airport

Stayed for one night at Ibis Budget Hotel, Zurich click here

Lucerne, Switzerland

Enjoyed delicious local Swiss cuisine at Wirtshaus Taube in Lucerne click here

Hotel Krebs, Interlaken

Charming and historic stay at Hotel Krebs in Interlaken click here

Interlaken, Switzerland

Interlaken in wintertime click here

Chocolate pie from Mcdonald's in Interlaken

The best chocolate pie from McDonald's in Interlaken click here

Coop Supermarket

Everything you could possibly need - from snacks and drinks to ready-made meals - you can find them in Coop Supermarket click here

Chocolate fondue

We had Thai food from Tom Yum Kung Restaurant and chocolate fondue for dessert from Chasstubli Click here

Grindelwald

Beautiful Alpine village of Grindelwald  Click here

Pretzel from local bakery in Zermatt

The hunt for the iconic Matterhorn Click here

A vignette for driving in Europe

Vignette or Motorway pass Click here

Liechtenstein Castle

One of Europe's smallest countries click here

Innsbruck

Innsbruck for a night click here

Karaage Restaurant, Innsbruck

The best karaage chicken I've ever had Click here

Chocolate and cherry strudel from Kroll Strudel cafe

A must-try Austrian strudel in town Click here

Donut from Austrian McDonald's

McDonald's Click here

Pension Bergfried, Hallstatt

One night in my dream town, Hallstatt Click here

Wiener schnitzel from Restaurant Zum Salzbaron, Hallstatt

A no-regrets dinner at Restaurant Zum Salzbaron inside Seehotel, Hallsatt Click here

Hallstatt

Peaceful morning walk in Hallstatt Click here

Maislinger Bakery in Hallstatt

Local bakery in Hallstatt click here

Pork ribs burger from Mcdonald's in Germany

German McDonald's Click here

Koos Hotel in Munich

Stayed at Koos Hotel for the night Click here

Frauenkirche Cathedral, Munich

Wandering through Munich on foot Click here

Hofbrauhaus Munchen

Prost to German beers! Click here

Goodbye and see you again

Some pictures from the Aspire Lounge in Zurich Airport Click here

Kroll Strudel Cafe, Innsbruck

Previously:

Karaage Restaurant, Innsbruck

While we were in Innsbruck, we had breakfast at Kroll Strudel Cafe and honestly, it's a must visit.  If you're coming to Austria, trying strudel is basically non-negotiable and this place really specialises in it.

Irish coffee EUR 9.20

For my morning coffee, I went with an Irish coffee.  Because why not add a little booze to start the day, right?  It was fragrant, warming and honestly the perfect pairing with everything else.

Caffe Cioccolata EUR 7.90

Tomatensuppe EUR 7.50

We didn't just stop at strudel though.  We also ordered a tomato soup and a sandwich.  The soup was super refreshing and the cream on top added such a nice, smooth touch.  It was also surprisingly filling, especially since it came with a pretty large bread roll on the side.

Ham and cheese sandwich EUR 7.90

Cherry and chocolate strudel EUR 6.40

Now, onto the star of the show, the strudel.  Instead of going for the classic apple (which I'm sure is amazing too), I decided to try the cherry chocolate one.  And wow, I'm so glad I did.  The combination was just perfect.  The cherries had slight tartness that balanced beautifully with the rich chocolate.  Every bite was comforting and just indulgent enough without feeling too heavy.  It felt like a fun twist on a traditional dessert and definitely something I'd order again.

All in all, it was such as delicious and satisfying breakfast.  One of those meals that just makes your travel experience even better. 

Kroll Strudel Cafe

Hofgasse 6, Altstadt, 6020 Innsbruck

Ph: +43 512 574 347

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Austria:

McDonald's in Austria

Karaage Restaurant, Innsbruck

Previously:

Marktbar Studio, Innsbruck

That night, while wandering around looking for dinner, we spotted this tiny little shop.  Nothing fancy at all, but there was this photo of karaage (Japanese fried chicken) that was seriously calling out to me.  I was craving something fried, so it immediately caught my eyes.  

We didn't go in right away though.  They only had two items on the menu, so we thought, "hmmm... maybe let's see what else is around first."  But after walking around for a bit, nothing else really interested us...  So we ended up coming back.  Honestly, best decision ever.

Karaage (Japanese fried chicken meal) EUR 11.80

We ordered both dishes to share and lucky we did, because the portions were actually quite big! 

And I'm not even exaggerating here.  This was hands down the best karaage I've ever had.  Like, seriously.  The batter was super crunchy on the outside and the chicken inside was thick, juicy and full of flavour.  It also came with rice and cabbage salad which made it a really satisfying complete meal.

Kimbap EUR 8.50

The other dish we tried was kimbap, freshly rolled.  Pretty standard, but still really tasty.  It also came with cabbage salad on the side, so everything felt nicely balanced. 

Overall, such a satisfying meal and the price was surprisingly cheap too.  The owner was super nice and friendly too.  Sometimes it's really these random little spots that end up being the most memorable.

Karaage Restaurant

Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse 9, 6020 Innsbruck 

Open: 12:00 - 20:00 (closed Monday)

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Innsbruck:

Kroll Strudel Cafe, Innsbruck

Marktbar Studio, Innsbruck

Previously:

Liechtenstein

Okay, so the next place we went to was a town in Austria called Innsbruck.  You might have seen those colourful buildings lined up along the river with mountains in the background.  The kind of view that pops up in travel magazines a lot.  Yep, that's the one... and yes, we were actually there.

Honestly my photos don't even do it justice.  When you see it with your own eyes, every corner just makes you go 'WOW'.  It's one of those places that feels effortlessly beautiful without even trying.

We only spent a night there, which, in hindsight, wasn't enough.  I definitely wish we had at least one more day.  Innsbruck is perfect for just walking around, chilling and casually strolling through the city without any strict plans.

The place we stayed at was called Marktbar Studio.  Super convenient location!  There's no parking inside the building, but there's a public parking spot literally just a 2-minute walk, so it wasn't an issue at all.

It's a self-service apartment, so there's no reception - pretty standard.  We got the code to access the key right before check-in and everything went smoothly.  We stayed in the attic room.  There wasn't much of a view since the windows were quite high up, but the space itself was clean, roomy and well equipped with a kitchen and all the utensils.

Right above the parking area, there's a bakery and a supermarket, which was super handy.  The next morning, we grabbed some pretzels and this soft, sweet bread (I wish I remembered the name!)  It was so fluffy and delicious.  Perfect little snack before hitting the road again. 

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Innsbruck:

Karaage Restaurant, Innsbruck