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What to bring on a trip to Vienna, Austria from America? These things will save you money while you’re here

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What to bring on a trip to Vienna, Austria from America? These things will save you money while you’re here

Michelle Topham April 25, 2025

If you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria, whether that trip is for a few days,...

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What social media platforms do Austrians use the most? X? Facebook? Instagram?

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What social media platforms do Austrians use the most? X? Facebook? Instagram?

Michelle Topham January 13, 2025

NOTE: This was originally published in March, 2024. Updated numbers for December, 2024 are now at the...

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What percentage of Austria’s GDP is from tourism? How much did its tourism industry lose during Covid?

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What percentage of Austria’s GDP is from tourism? How much did its tourism industry lose during Covid?

Michelle Topham April 17, 2024

Note: ** The most reliable figures are currently from 2022 A couple of days ago, I stumbled...

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What percentage of Austrians smoke in 2023 even after smoking ban in bars and restaurants?

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What percentage of Austrians smoke in 2023 even after smoking ban in bars and restaurants?

Michelle Topham September 6, 2023

One of the few things you may dislike about living in or traveling to Austria is the...

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What is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023? Better or worse than the previous year?

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What is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023? Better or worse than the previous year?

Michelle Topham June 17, 2023

Is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023 better or worse than previous years? One of the things I...

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What are phone numbers for emergency services in Austria? Police, fire, ambulance – Short questions and answers

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What are phone numbers for emergency services in Austria? Police, fire, ambulance – Short questions and answers

Michelle Topham April 11, 2023

Another in my series of Short Questions and Answers About Austria is the question “What are the...

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Bringing prescription medication to Austria – What can you bring and how much?

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Bringing prescription medication to Austria – What can you bring and how much?

Michelle Topham April 11, 2023

One of the things you may worry about when planning a trip to Vienna is figuring out...

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What is open in Vienna, Austria on Easter Monday April 10th, 2023? Shops? Supermarkets? Museums?

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What is open in Vienna, Austria on Easter Monday April 10th, 2023? Shops? Supermarkets? Museums?

Michelle Topham April 6, 2023

For those like me who don’t always keep an eye on Austrian national public holidays, it can...

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Is Austrian customer service good or bad? It would be difficult to find a country that has worse

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Is Austrian customer service good or bad? It would be difficult to find a country that has worse

Michelle Topham January 17, 2023

While there are many, many things I love about living in Vienna, Austrian customer service, or the...

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Austria’s Provisions fee ends July 1st, 2023 – renters no longer need to pay expensive fee just to get an apartment

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Austria’s Provisions fee ends July 1st, 2023 – renters no longer need to pay expensive fee just to get an apartment

Michelle Topham January 2, 2023

One of the things I hated when I arrived in Vienna, Austria and began to look for...

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When are national public holidays in Austria in 2023? There are 14, but not everything is closed on them

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When are national public holidays in Austria in 2023? There are 14, but not everything is closed on them

Michelle Topham November 22, 2022

When it comes to national public holidays in Austria, the same ones apply every year. The only...

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Austria 5th safest country in the world according to 2022 Global Peace Index – occasional violent demonstrations only negative

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Austria 5th safest country in the world according to 2022 Global Peace Index – occasional violent demonstrations only negative

Michelle Topham November 15, 2022

When it comes to being safe, there are not many countries that beat Austria. In fact, according...

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Who are the wealthiest people in Austria in 2022 and what do they do?

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Who are the wealthiest people in Austria in 2022 and what do they do?

Michelle Topham September 14, 2022

While many people living in Austria make exceptionally high salaries, especially compared to other less affluent countries...

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Austrian population increases in first six months of 2022 by more than 82,000 people

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Austrian population increases in first six months of 2022 by more than 82,000 people

Michelle Topham September 12, 2022

In some of the latest information released by Statistics Austria, it appears the Austrian population increased once...

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How many Austrians were killed in World War II? A huge number compared to population size

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How many Austrians were killed in World War II? A huge number compared to population size

Michelle Topham September 10, 2022

How many Austrians, both military personnel and civilians, were killed in World War II? I am currently...

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How many British citizens live in Austria? More or fewer than you think?

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How many British citizens live in Austria? More or fewer than you think?

Michelle Topham September 2, 2022

As a Brit living in Austria myself, I am always interested to meet other British citizens who...

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Do you need a PCR test to visit Vienna, Austria in August, 2022 and beyond?

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Do you need a PCR test to visit Vienna, Austria in August, 2022 and beyond?

Michelle Topham August 23, 2022

One of the things would-be travelers to Vienna, Austria are still asking is “Do you need a...

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What language is spoken in Austria? Does the country have only one official language?

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What language is spoken in Austria? Does the country have only one official language?

Michelle Topham August 10, 2022

Now, while you may think it is obvious what language is spoken in Austria, it depends which...

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Can you drink tap water in Austria? You might be surprised

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Can you drink tap water in Austria? You might be surprised

Michelle Topham July 14, 2022

When it comes to one of the many things I love about living in Austria, one of...

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Violence against women in Austria – at least 20% of women have been victims of violence

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Violence against women in Austria – at least 20% of women have been victims of violence

Michelle Topham June 30, 2022

While the crime rate in Austria is low compared to countries like the United States and the...

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Free German classes in Vienna, Austria in city parks for beginners or intermediates

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Free German classes in Vienna, Austria in city parks for beginners or intermediates

Michelle Topham June 26, 2022

One of the cool things about being in Vienna, Austria in the summer is the free German...

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