While good little boys and girls in America are preparing for St. Nick's Dec. 25 flyby, children in Austria are probably running for their lives because of Santa's not-so-jolly Christmas companion.

Step into Austria's alpine valleys and you'll discover something remarkable. Villages nestled between towering peaks where centuries-old traditions still pulse through cobblestone streets and wooden ...

Nothing makes me happier on vacation than being surrounded by the grandeur of the mountains. And I had landed in heaven in the Arlberg region of Austria. E-biking through the deep, verdant valleys ...

Poppy seed rolls are another favorite snack in Austria. These rolls are made by spreading a mixture of ground poppy seeds, ...