Join Ashley and Emily as they explore the magical city of Salzburg, Austria, during the holiday season. Emily shares why this city holds a special place in her heart, from early travel adventures to celebrating milestones in her business. The hosts wander charming streets, cozy cafes, and festive Christmas markets, discovering both the popular spots and hidden gems.

Experience their adventures sipping hot Lillay, wandering the picturesque Hellbrunn Market with its twinkling trees, baby animals, and cozy corners, and taking in breathtaking views from the fortress market. They also get up close to the thrilling Krampus Run, a unique local tradition, and navigate Salzburg’s buses, Ubers, and funicular like seasoned travelers.

With stories of unexpected discoveries, festive cheer, and the unmistakable magic of Christmas in Salzburg, this episode is full of inspiration for anyone dreaming of a European holiday getaway.

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In part two of their Vienna story, Ashley and Emily share the redemption arc after fleeing the Ritz-Carlton and checking into the Almanac Hotel Vienna. From the moment they arrive, the experience is a complete 180, with an effortless check-in, warm and thoughtful service, and a stylish, loft-like suite that finally delivers on comfort and design. They walk through what made the stay so special, including the spacious room layout, spa-like bathroom, Japanese toilet, deep soaking tub, cozy wellness area, and standout breakfast experience. Ashley recounts an unexpectedly perfect late-night work session in the hotel bar that turned into a masterclass in hospitality, while Emily reflects on why the Almanac felt worth the splurge after such a rough start to the trip. The episode wraps with practical advice on booking hotels in Vienna during Christmas market season, using Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, points versus cash stays, and why sometimes doing it “for the plot” makes the best travel story.

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****This episode was originally recorded as one long story, but it ended up being too wild not to split in two. Part one is the nightmare, and part two is the redemption.****

In this episode of Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, they share the full, unfiltered story of what led them to sneak out of the Ritz-Carlton Vienna less than 24 hours after checking in. From exhausting travel delays and sky-high expectations to baffling service issues, tense front desk interactions, and a shockingly underwhelming suite, everything that could go wrong seemed to go wrong. Ashley and Emily walk through the moments that escalated from minor frustrations to a full-blown hotel breakup, including an unforgettable checkout attempt that turned into a literal escape. This episode sets the stage for the redemption arc to come in part two, when they move to the Almanac Hotel and finally get the Vienna experience they were hoping for.

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