Step into Austria's alpine valleys and you'll discover something remarkable. Villages nestled between towering peaks where centuries-old traditions still pulse through cobblestone streets and wooden ...

VIENNA — Ho, ho, ho? No, no, no! Santa Claus is coming to town -- and many Austrians wish that he’d just stay home. The Jolly Old Elf is getting an icy reception in this alpine country that gave the ...

Andreas Gabalier’s folk-influenced songs praise Austrian traditions. But his critics say they are a vehicle for right-wing messages. By Thomas Rogers VIENNA — On a recent Saturday, the Austrian singer ...

Savoring rich-rooted holiday traditions is a joy when traveling to Austria in December and winter months. From Christmas markets, which the country is known for, to skiing and snowboarding in the Alps ...

On a winter evening in New Delhi, as diplomacy momentarily stepped aside for melody, music did what it has always done ...