People & Places

Susie Contreras, editor

Come celebrate Christmas in Vienna!

Vienna, “the city of dreams”, that is what the Austrian capital is called. Valse, legendary coffee houses, culture, and a huge night-life program, that’s what the city is famous for. [More]

Viennese punsh, Christmas flair!

The big streets are decorated with glittering lights and huge Christmas trees. Everybody, including the museums, churches, and shopping areas prepare for the big celebration. Everywhere, you can smell the warm scent of sweet tonsils, chestnuts, and punch. Though one usually prefers to stay at home in front of the warm fireplace, Vienna knows how to attract. People come from all over Europe to celebrate Christmas time in Vienna. Some of them come for the shopping and others enjoy themselves at the ice-skating parks, but all of them have the same word on their check lists: the Viennese Christmas markets. [More]

Hanauma Bay, O'ahu's living museum

Vienna, “the city of dreams”, that is what the Austrian capital is called. Valse, legendary coffee houses, culture, and a huge night-life program, that’s what the city is famous for. [More]