Discover Austria with confidence and style. William Jones blends vivid storytelling with ultra-practical guidance-USD prices where you need them, stress-free train and river routes, smart 7/10/14-day itineraries, and local secrets from coffeehouses to alpine huts. From imperial Vienna to Tyrolean peaks and Wachau vineyards, this guide delivers magazine-quality narratives plus a handy toolkit on seasons, transport, menus, and festivals-so you can plan less, savor more, and travel beautifully.