Anna-Maria Bauer
storytelling to
inform. indulge. inspire.
Anna-Maria Bauer is a multi-platform storyteller in English and German. She finds captivating, surprising and emotional tales that can neither be too big or too small; narratives that shape the world around us and the person that we have become. In her texts, she seeks to share new insights, celebrate successes and plant the seed of hope in the minds of her readers.
Narratives That Matter
"Being a journalist is a privilege. I vividly remember standing outside a retirement home in Vienna on a cold February afternoon in 2013, my first assignment for the Austrian daily Kurier. Surrounded by the untold stories of elderly lives—their memories, their dreams, their experiences—I felt a deep, intangible excitement. In that moment, I understood the gift of being entrusted with these personal truths, stories meant not just for me, but to share with the world. It was a responsibility I took seriously, knowing that the words I wrote could illuminate lives and perspectives that might otherwise remain hidden. I realised that through my writing, I had the power to inspire, broaden horizons, stir emotions, and shift the way people see the world. This has been my mission ever since."
Stories touch us. They stay with us. It is through them, we make sense of the world.
ARTICLES
BOOKS
Picus Verlag
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Lesereise: Devon &
Cornwall
Fine sandy bays, steep coastal villages, mystical moorland landscapes. The South West of England is playful and rugged at the same time; you can get lost in remote landscapes and then suddenly find yourself in bustling, narrow alleyways. You can reach the devil’s cauldron and perhaps discover the Holy Grail. The endless sea, sometimes gurgling crystal clear, sometimes roaring violently, beckons and the fresh wind turns your head.
I have searched for the hidden in Devon and Cornwall: climbed through underground passages and mossy ravines, was on the trail of monstrous smugglers and famous detectives. I enjoyed the only truly English tea, visited an island that sometimes isn’t one at all and a manor house that became a movie star. None of this was possible without the right refreshments: steaming Cornish pasties and scones warm from the oven. And these lead to the obligatory question: how should cream tea be served: with clotted cream or jam first?
Von Palais zu Café
The glitz and glamour of Vienna's most central street
This street proves: size does not matter. For you need only 500 metres to become one, maybe even the most important street in Vienna.
Situated between Freyung and Michaelerplatz, nearly bordering the Imperial Palace, the Hofburg, the Viennese Herrengasse was home, work place and leisure time location for nobility, pioneers and discoverers. The founder of the emergency medical service lived here, the first secondary school for girls was opened here and the most prestigious authors met in one of its now famous cafés.
Buy Me Here:
Metroverlag
BESPOKE MAGAZINES
For its 150th anniversary, Café Landtmann, one of Vienna’s most iconic coffeehouses, commissioned me to create a magazine that captured its history, values, and modern appeal. I developed, researched, and wrote the 55-page publication, ensuring it reflects the café’s legacy and resonates with its audience.
Read Me Here:
It was on a slightly rainy but a surprisingly mild Wednesday, the 1st of October 1873: while all around the cityscape was still characterised by building sites (the town hall and the university had only just been built and
and the foundation stone for the neighbouring Burgtheater
Burgtheater would be laid seven years later), Franz Landtmann opened the door of the coffee house on Franzensring, probably with a beating heart: ‘Vienna's most elegant and largest café’ was now open ...
Work with me
Open to commission in German and English worldwide.
Bringing depth and emotion to stories with a focus on authenticity, community, and meaningful change.
Storytelling
Each article and photo reflects a deep appreciation for place and people, capturing stories that resonate on a personal level.
Authenticity
With a focus on genuine experiences, the narratives offer an honest and thoughtful perspective on the places visited and the individuals encountered.
Connection
Through immersive storytelling, the aim is to create a sense of place, history, and meaning—inviting readers to engage with destinations in a deeper, more thoughtful way.
![🌷🫶💫 a few snapshots from over the years as I am slowly falling in love with my new hometown on the english south coast: southampton
and a few favourite places:
[1] Best for cute walks: Botley (still remember this walk from spring 2021, when everything felt very vulnerable)
[2] Best for history lovers: Tudor House & Garden (It is such an iconic site in the city but also so gorgeous on the inside)
[3] Best for Yoga and general happiness: @lauragreenyoga day retreats at @rownhamshouse (Laura‘s lessons have been such a comfort over the years)
[4] Best for your cosy pub visit: The Cowherds @thecowherds (an all time favourite)
[5] Best and cutest cafe for remote working: The Pig in the Wall @the_pig_hotels (I love their style and their coffee)
[6] Best for Titanic fans: The White Star Tavern @whitestartavern (brilliant that you can sit in the old ticket office)
[7] Best for your birthday dinner: The Bugle in Hamble @thebuglehamble (oh just such a lovely venue in a charming place with delicious food)
@visit_soton
@visit_hampshire
#expat #newhome #settlingin #emotionaljourney #englishcountryside #southcoast #visithampshire #visitsouthampton #fishandchips #bestpubs #happyplaces
Settling in | Emotional Journey | Expat Life | Happy Places
Southampton | Hampshire | England | United Kingdom](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485204369_18507430714032530_5707172844133420837_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=8nytEgCNzi0Q7kNvgGgF3YE&_nc_oc=Adnn8uQyNRRLXGhzyYXQ2y95AchzU2X70njSniaAsbpovskdEoV0pknt3mX-3rGhacg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0NdMzvsxbOsUPvFnD_t-PQ&oh=00_AYELBo0wBqfIyDDv9hFW_fhinJ7qmpiJIoP5HC3Euz_0kg&oe=67E09B01)
![✨ Happy World Book Day✨
Is there anything as wonderful as getting lost in a good novel? Well maybe getting lost in one while sitting in a spectacular library or bookstore. 📚 📕 😊
[1] Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
[2] Wells Cathedral, Somerset
[3] Prideaux Place, Cornwall
[4] Hatchards, London
[5] Hay-on-wye, Wales
[6] Book Box, Southampton
[7] PG Wells, Winchester
[8] Chawton House, Hampshire
London | South Coast | England | United Kingdom
#worldbookday #booklover #magicallibraries #cosyplaces #slowliving #englishbookstores #happyplaces #visitbritain #heritagesite #sourceofimagination #creativityhub #books #bookaholic #bookgram #blenheimpalace #chawtonhouse #hayonwye #hatchards #wellscathedral #pgwells #happyme](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483225398_18504016273032530_8095363424961260866_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=0U-qzUh0bMwQ7kNvgHX5MOJ&_nc_oc=Adl24Ku9tawD6FS3lnJ45BnObUFCRhwkWS0yF2KIW-FVEmg6Z0KOqCbFE6McNV_Mifk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0NdMzvsxbOsUPvFnD_t-PQ&oh=00_AYHWa3VtYr0_o9JxFJMzeXzEKuql0pEvawRgHN0PramvEw&oe=67E0953E)
![✨🌱 Ready again for days like these. And curious to see what this spring will bring... 🌿✨
After an unusually chilly English winter, I’m more than ready for the warmth, the light, and the energy that comes with the season.
There’s a thrill in setting into gear again—but also a quiet trust that the best adventures unfold in their own time.
Sometimes, it’s not about chasing, but about being open to what finds you.
So here’s to fresh starts and unexpected journeys! 🌺
The visited places:
[1] Highcliffe Beach - the all-time favourite beach @visitdorsetofficial
[2] Tintagel, Cornwall - atmospheric coastline and King Arthur’s seat @englishheritage
[3] Covelly, Devon - coastal gem and literary inspiration @clovellyvillage
[4] Arundel Castle, Sussex - home to the highest British aristocrat @arundelcastleuk
[5] Chawton House, Hampshire - home of Jane Austen’s brother @chawtonhouse
[6] Orosei, Sardinia - the colours of happiness @visitsardinia
[7] Burg Hohenzollern, Germany - fairy tale castle @burghohenzollern_
[8] Glastonbury, Somerset - mystical Avalon and magical people @glastonburytown
[9] Luxembourg, Luxembourg - the elegance of wealth @visit_luxembourg
[10] Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight - gothic romance of former glory
[11]Metz, France - divine cuisine and architecture
#springawaits #readyforwarmth #trustthejourney #newadventures #springvibes #highcliffebeach #englishcoast #countrysidelover #nextsteps #explorebritain #freelancewriter #austrianabroad #happyplaces #seasidelover #emotionaljourney #trusttheprocess](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/480686522_18500866891032530_2665859614922521029_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=JQLJNBzCP7cQ7kNvgEQlVf5&_nc_oc=AdkcXcrB12enkm3ifbj27WJARNcTLvx-lrvi3ozlDQnILoFbf1_-GvGtJMvIcDaJZ1M&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0NdMzvsxbOsUPvFnD_t-PQ&oh=00_AYGXBg5vDKC-Bf-_r14ohQ4teN97mNE9Cne2a-7K4r9E4A&oe=67E09C36)
![It’s about time (excuse the pun). 🕰️✨
No, but really, you should visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, next year.
Not just because 2025 sees the 350th anniversary of the observatory (although that is a good occasion, I suppose).
Or because of the views of London - although they are gorgeous.
But because of the incredible history (told by passionate guides) that made the former hunting ground of King Charles II the very core of time and navigation.
A few impressions from my visit:
[1] Obligatory Photo Motif: One foot in the western, one in the eastern hemisphere.
[2] The Octagon Room. Designed for the first Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed to map the stars from London to provide sailors with reference guide that would help them determine their position (Flamsteed, however, never worked in here as the architects made a crucial mistake: they put a roof on the building, not ideal for star gazing.
[3] View from the Observatory, I mean!
[4] House is one of the world’s earliest public time signals, distributing time to ships on the Thames and many Londoners. The Time Ball falls every day at 1 pm.
[5] The telescope that helped the royal astronomer map the stars.
[6] The unsung hero of time: The carpenter and genius watchmaker John Harrison invented the first ship chronometer. This is is second of altogether four designs.
[7] The Observatory at night.
[8] Silly joy at being at the centre of time.
[9] And, finally, the Prime Meridian in close up.
[10] My feature about Greenwich: in today’s @kurier (and the link in my linktree)
@visitengland
@visitgreenwich
@royalmuseumsgreenwich
#greenwich #royalobservatory #royalobservatorygreenwich #historylovers #centreoftime #primemeridian #abouttime #greenwichmeantime #londonmustsee #londonsightseeing #londonlife #historynerds #timeoutlondon #kingcharlesii #johnflamsteed #johnharrison #chronometer #telescope #navigation #journolife #freelancejournalist #austrianabroad #londonexpat #explorelondon #visitbritain](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/471868934_1140311830322275_5621818400495196692_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=nsu_cv_KlD4Q7kNvgFR4wxt&_nc_oc=AdkQEl2kWpl32gw5hj1D_1Q2aQu3iY0qPq0n1t1OiheODKXhB1E9mG-LLgeF8VA6gDw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0NdMzvsxbOsUPvFnD_t-PQ&oh=00_AYFOcVlk-iGTd7RKLLgNV3M-UFWQMSZm2Vh6YMKv42rcng&oe=67E0AA11)
