With Ramadan over, Arabs flock to my hometown Zell am See

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The Austrian village that's a Muslim holiday hotspot – in pictures

Ten years ago, the tourist board of Zell am See in Austria made a terrific call. According to the Qur’an, paradise looks like a lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains – so they started promoting their village to travel agencies in the Middle East.

Now, the area receives 70,000 visitors from the Gulf States every year. Photographer Marieke van der Velden joins the tourists:

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2015/jul/20/zell-am-see-austrian-village-muslim-holiday-hotspot-in-pictures

Of course, there are some cultural differences - but I don't mind them. Most of the tourists are very friendly and they leave a lot of cash here.

(please check the link for pictures)

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I like the ski-burka! Probably would help with windchill.