Patti McCracken

Patti McCracken

McCRACKEN's articles have appeared in Smithsonian, Wall Street Journal, Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, and Christian Science Monitor. Her work also appears in online journals, as well as popular travel and inflight magazines. She is at work on her first book, --historical narrative nonfiction--which will be published by Simon & Schuster. She is represented by The Gersh Agency.

Reviews

The Best Bargain Hotels in Vienna

The Best Bargain Hotels in Vienna

budget | Vienna | Hotels
Vienna is a surprisingly affordable city and there are plenty of options for travelers who want to go easy on their wallets.
The Hippest Hotels in Vienna

The Hippest Hotels in Vienna

hip | Vienna | Hotels
Don’t be fooled by the dirndls and lederhosen, the Viennese know how to be hip.
The Best Hotel Bars in Vienna

The Best Hotel Bars in Vienna

best for nightlife | Vienna | Hotels
Most Austrians cut their teeth on the Heurigen, or wine taverns, that are charmingly dotted around the neighboring countryside.
König von Ungarn

König von Ungarn

$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
This boutique accommodation is one of the oldest lodgings in the city, having first opened its doors in 1746.
Palais Coburg Residenz

Palais Coburg Residenz

$$$$ | Vienna | Hotels

One of the most stunning and ornate of all the Grand Old Dames --some might say overdone -- the hotel re-opened in 2003 after a total renovation