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I’m sort of afraid to…mostly b/c last time I was VERY excited only to find out that my friends let me down. No, they cannot now…and I already talked to hubby’s boss and he said hubby’s getting the vacation…as for my work , I can manage it…

However, I’m a bit afraid to be “that” excited….and I’m even reluctant to do the research needed [like walking tours and such]…most likely I’ll be doing that 2-3 days before we leave and certainly AFTER I book the train ticket.

Hubby’s way more excited than I am though ….which is awesome. It can be our “second honeymoon” the first was in Budapest, last year.

Yes, I reserved a room at DoStepInn for 22 euros/person/night.

I’ve also looked up trains and they arrive right near the hostel (well it’s at 3 min walking distance). Best of all, the hostel is nicely located at abt 30 min walk from the center.

We are going to buy the Vienna Card for both of us (me and hubby) b/c of the discounts offered.

Our “friends” are staying at a 3 star hotel little down the street , at the same distance from the center and will pay over 350 euros for their 5 nights stay.

Here’s the map where those 2 hotels are:

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yes, yes yes I've made the reservations for the room:) Taking my hubby for our 6 yrs anniv to Vienna! How Romantic is that?:)