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Wanderlust [won-der-lust] (n.)
A Strong longing for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world
The wish to travel far away and to many different places
Wanderlust + Austria = Wanderlustria
Wanderlustria’s Mission
We aim to inspire people to visit Austria and discover its magnificent cities, storybook villages, stunning landscapes, and hidden gems.
We provide accurate insider knowledge and local connections for English-speaking visitors to Austria.
So, you can organise your Austrian holiday …the way you want to
Wanderlustria and Austria Wanderlust is the vision to offer DIY travellers the resources to plan their Austrian adventures without using expensive travel agents or tour operators. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge of Austria.
I am Tammy Ellis, the founder of the Austria Wanderlust Website and the CEO and Director of Wanderlustria eU (an established Austrian business). I launched the popular Austria Travel Planning website in January 2024 to share my passion for helping people discover my adopted homeland, Austria.
I am Tammy Ellis, the Founder and Chief Austria Wanderlust’er’
I am originally from Canada, studied in Vienna, and lived in Australia.
I now live in an Austrian ski resort with my family and our Austrian Golden Retriever puppy Aussie (yes, he is 40 kg, but always a puppy to me!).
I suffer from Wanderlust and have a serious case of Fernweh …“far-sickness” or a desire to travel, a longing for far-off places. (As well as a fondness for great German words)
The cure for these ‘ailments’ is Wanderlustria!
I look forward to sharing our wonderful Austrian experiences and beautiful places with other travellers.
But, Why Trust Me ?
My background is actually in academia and scientific research. I have a PhD from the University of Vienna. After 20+ years as a PhD cancer researcher and research administration professional living in Australia, we decided to move back to Austria.
I started my business, Wanderlustria, which combines my passions for travel, Austria and travel writing.
It’s a place where I can help travellers discover the wonders of Austria and plan their dream Austrian holiday.
♥ I live in Austria in a popular ski resort south of Salzburg. I have also previously lived in Vienna.
♥ I have visited all the places that I write about.
♥ I have bucketloads of first-hand advice about travelling in Austria.
♥ If you have a question about travelling in Austria that I do not know about or have experience with- I have a vast network of people and professionals who live in Austria.
♥ I can speak German (with a terrible English Accent), so I can get up-to-date information for you.
♥ I love living in Austria. I am an Austrophile (somebody who loves Austria and Austrian culture but was not born there), and I am always exploring exciting new places in Austria.
♥ I am an avid traveller and have extensive experience travelling internationally. For many years, we had homes in Austria and Australia (I am an expert on long-haul flights)
♥ I founded and manage the Austria Wanderlust Website
♥ I am the Director of Wanderlustria eU (an established Austrian business)
♥ I launched the popular Austria Travel Planning Facebook Group in January 2024 where I share Austria Travel tips. The Austria Travel Planning Facebook Group has more than 26,000 members.
Fun Facts
I love living in the Austrian Alps. My Happy place is on top of an Austrian Mountain. In Summer, I am amazed by the spectacular panoramas, and in winter, the sun shines as I swish down the slopes.
I am trying to improve my German Grammar and learn Pinzgauerisch (a dialect from the Alpine region south of Salzburg).
In the winter, I am the slowest skier in my family- even our dog is faster!
My demanding Office Manager/CEO (Chief Eating officer) is our golden retriever, Aussie. You can find me every morning (even in the rain and blinding snowstorms) out walking with our CEO. At least the views are great.
I am learning to be an Austrian cook – my favourite Austrian dishes to cook are Pinzgauer Kasnocken and Kaiserschmarrn.
Claim to Fame: Niki Lauda (the Austrian race car driver) almost collided with my car while I was driving my in-laws around the Viennese hills in late 1999. It appeared that he still took the corners at 200 mph!
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