Adrea Mach 
Exploring Austria 
Vienna and Beyond

The book presents Austria as a contemporary Shangri-la for all seasons in the midst of an economically challenged, war-torn world. Starting with its historical background of imperial legacy and developed over the past six centuries, readers are then taken on an exploratory tour of modern-day
Austria where they experience Vienna and its environs, as well as exploring Austria farther afield and including must-see Austrian sights. Then the books premise is illustrated through twelve vignettespersonalized, off-the-beaten-track experienceseach of which captures unique features of Austrias nine provinces (including Vienna) during all four seasons of the yearcontrasting places, times and individual adventures. A complementary concept profiles experiences of different kindssports, culture,
customs and traditions, along with Austrian culinary and wine specialties.

About the author

A professional and globally published writer, journalist and photographer since 1989, Adrea Mach’s initial work was done under the auspices of the United Nations Department of Public Information where she specialized in people-oriented issues, especially vulnerable population
groups (e.g. women, children, the disabled and elderly) health, economics, environment and human
rights. Within the UN system, she has worked with the UN Secretariat, WHO, UNAIDS, UNICEF, IAEA, the World Bank and ILO.

In 1998, Adrea branched out into creative non-fiction, poetry and photography. Since then, she has published articles and poems, often accompanied by her own photography, on diverse subjects ranging from travel to wellness lifestyles and mountain climbing to sailing.