Christian Cummins
Christian Cummins moved to Vienna 14 years ago, after a stint as a radio journalist at Vibe Fm in Ghana. He currently presents shows on the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation's fm4. For Metropole he writes about all things tasty and about outdoor sports.
Austrian aid Helps Kosovo get Back on its Feet
Europe’s youngest country has had a tough start to its hard-won independence, but projects backed by Austria are helping bring hope to the west Balkans.Flandrit Krasniqi, a 16-year-old Kosovar in a spotless lab coat, hands...
Need a Close-to-Home Thrill? Try Mountain Biking in the Vienna Woods
Trail blazers have made biking in the Wienerwald more accessible.
In the freshness of spring, the Vienna Woods are a paradise for mountain biking. There’s luminosity in the young leaves and between the trees, the pungent...
Sport | Night Skiing at Semmering’s Zauberberg
An after-work ski escape to an illuminated “magic mountain” is just an hour away. Several routes cut through the woods, creating 14 km of runs – 13 of which are lit up after dark
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Travel | The Alpine Connection at Arlberg Ski Resorts
The proud Arlberg region looks to the future as a new lift system makes it the largest continuous ski resort in AustriaThe Fantastic Gondolas party above Lech am Arlberg felt like a psychedelic high: Dots...
Sport | Struggle and Streif – Kitzbühel’s Hahnenkamm Race
The Hahnenkamm Race at Kitzbühel is the world’s most famous – and ferocious – downhill ski eventThe view from the start house on the Streif course at Kitzbühel is one of the most frightening...
Sport | End to End Thrills – The European Handball Federation
Based in Vienna for 25 years, the European Handball Federation brings non-stop actionDid you know that Vienna is the headquarters of one of the most prestigious team sports in Europe? It’s a well-kept secret:...
