In the past few years, I have started reading more and more books set towards the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20thcentury. Most of the books have an element of mystery or are blatant mystery novels, other are purely historic in their core. The idea of travelling back in time is always interesting and it brings forth enough flights of fancy, but then reality sweeps in: I am a woman.

Part of preparing for my trip to Vienna (creating a map of the places to visit was one), I read up on activities in Vienna. The city has a wonderfully informative website Wien Info, and they have a great number of posts not only on the well-known sites, but also a comprehensible calendar on all events. I downloaded their events program for the months of July and August, and the fun began!