Austria inflation rate of 7.7% in May, 2022 still lower than EU average
While the inflation rate in Austria for May, 2022 was a whopping 7.7%, a rate…
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What is the crime rate in Austria? One of the lowest in the world, even for murder
One of the many things I have loved about living in Vienna, Austria is how…
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Electricity blackout in Vienna causes Austria vs Denmark game to be delayed
There was a major electricity blackout in Vienna last night. A blackout that caused the…
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You must still wear an FFP2 mask in Vienna, Austria in June, 2022 and beyond – at least in these 3 places
NOTE: I will start this article by telling you upfront — the title is slightly…
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Austrian Eurovision 2022 audience lowest in almost a decade – 90,000 lower than 2021
I will start this by admitting, as a resident of Austria and as a music…
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How many passengers take Vienna’s trams every year? Wiener Linien statistics are astounding
If you visit Vienna, you will see quickly how popular Vienna’s trams are for both…
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Is it mandatory to carry an ID in Austria? You may be surprised at the answer
A question I actually did not know the answer to was asked by an American…
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Inflation in Austria in April, 2022 increases to 7.2% – almost all products and services see large increase in price
Inflation in Austria in April, 2022 increased to 7.2% — the largest increase in prices…
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How many passengers use Vienna’s U-bahn (underground railway) every year? Sh*t tons, apparently!
If you ever take Vienna’s U-bahn system (ie: Vienna’s underground railway), especially at rush hour…
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Should you tip in Vienna, Austria and, if so, how much?
One thing you will probably notice if you spend any time in Vienna, Austria, or…
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FFP2 masks still mandated on all Austrian Airlines flights in May, 2022 and beyond?)
Updated: As of June 1st — Mask mandates have finally been lifted on most Austrian…
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Visitors to Austria no longer need vaccine, test or proof of recovery – all 3G entry rules dropped
Travelers to Austria do not need to show proof of vaccine, negative test or proof…
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Is abortion legal in Austria? Is it legal in the first, second or third trimester?
As the abortion debate continues to rage in the United States now that it seems…
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What does Porto zahlt Empfänger mean in German? Does the envelope need a stamp?
I periodically get letters through the mail in Austria that require some type of form…
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Do Austrians watch The Sound of Music? Many haven’t even heard of it
Growing up in the United Kingdom, the 1965 movie The Sound of Music was one…
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What is the average height in Austria for men and women?
In the seemingly ‘useless’ posts I will likely make over the next few months about…
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Current entry rules for Austria from March, 2022 – avoid Vienna if you’re not vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19
Update – May 16th, 2022 — All 3G rules have now been dropped for travelers…
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‘Yuri on Ice’ by Taro Umebayashi – Speed walking through Vienna – Music to listen to
Speed walking through Vienna — Music that sets the mood, Part I — ‘Yuri on…
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Drones in Vienna — Vienna from above is how this gorgeous city should be seen
Drones in Vienna allow you to see the city the way it should be seen…
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Austria more corrupt in 2021 than 2020 according to Corruption Perceptions Index
Corruption in Austria increased in 2021 according to CPI If you have lived in Austria…
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Where to buy baking soda in Vienna, Austria and what it’s called in German
The German word for baking soda is… Living in or visiting Vienna, Austria and not…
