Category Archives: Graz and Mirabor, December, 2013

A short trip to Austria and Slovenia, the centrepiece of which was attending Wigan Athletic’s Europa League game in Maribor, Slovenia.

A quick look at the art scene in Graz

December 17, 2013

Probably thanks to its universities and their 45,000 students, Graz punches way above its weight in the art world. Imagine a city the size of Oakville with world-class galleries and museums. Continue reading →

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Advent in Graz

December 17, 2013

The old town in Graz, Austria, is a magical mid-December experience. Continue reading →

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Unexpected smokiness in Graz

December 17, 2013

We were quite surprised to see that smoking was still allowed in restaurants in Graz. Continue reading →

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Photos of Graz

December 15, 2013

Photos of Graz, Austria and its old town, a UNESCO heritage site. Continue reading →

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This is what being a fan is all about

December 13, 2013

Meeting new friends from other countries, cheering your team, drinking a lot of beer, having a laugh. Now that’s football! Continue reading →

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Maribor: a small city with a cosmopolitan feel

December 12, 2013

We had never heard of Maribor before Wigan Athletic’s Europa League game there, but it was nonetheless worth a visit for its history and the beauty of its old town. It would be even better in summer. Continue reading →

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Photos: from Graz to Maribor

December 12, 2013

Photos of our train ride to Maribor and our wanderings on our first day in the city. Continue reading →

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Arriving in Graz

December 11, 2013

Our first impression of Graz, Austria’s second-largest city, was overwhelmingly positive. Continue reading →

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