One of the great things about Central Europe is that a completely different country, language, and culture are only an hour away by train! I took the train from Vienna to Bratislava for the day on Saturday. That was a fun little day-trip. It's a very historic town that's been ill-used and somewhat trampled upon throughout the numerous battles and power struggles over the centuries, but they seem to be picking themselves up and bushing themselves off. It's quite touristy and quaint now. I especially enjoyed the modern art and sculptures that adorn the historic downtown area.
