Vienna Hofburg Palace [ENA] On the crisp winter evening of January 10, 2025, the grandeur of the Wiener Hofburg was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Styrian heritage, hospitality, and joy. The Steirerball, an annual highlight of Vienna’s ball season, brought together tradition and modernity in a dazzling event that showcased the best of Styria—its music, cuisine, culture, and, of course, its enchanting national costumes.   [Full story...]

Rome [ENA] Seven hundred years after his death, the figure of Marco Polo continues to be so fascinating and the account of his journey to the court of the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, Kublai Khan compelling. Before Marco, there had been other accounts of journeys to the East (Giovanni da Pian del Carpine and William of Rubruck), but none had captured the western imagination as much as the description of China and the   [Full story...]