What to bring on a trip to Vienna, Austria from America? These things will save you money while you’re here
Beauty products like shampoo/conditioner tend to be cheaper in Austria if you shop at DM If you are planning a...
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What social media platforms do Austrians use the most? X? Facebook? Instagram?
Women in an Austrian cafe checking their social media -- illustration via Perchance NOTE: This was originally published in March,...
What percentage of Austria’s GDP is from tourism? How much did its tourism industry lose during Covid?
Note: ** The most reliable figures are currently from 2022 A couple of days ago, I stumbled across an Austrian...
What percentage of Austrians smoke in 2023 even after smoking ban in bars and restaurants?
Photo by Pexels via Pixabay One of the few things you may dislike about living in or traveling to Austria...
What is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023? Better or worse than the previous year?
Is Austria's life expectancy in 2023 better or worse than previous years? One of the things I am always interested...
What are phone numbers for emergency services in Austria? Police, fire, ambulance – Short questions and answers
In my experience, Austrian police are generally very helpful and most speak excellent English Another in my series of Short...
Bringing prescription medication to Austria – What can you bring and how much?
One of the things you may worry about when planning a trip to Vienna is figuring out how to bring...
What is open in Vienna, Austria on Easter Monday April 10th, 2023? Shops? Supermarkets? Museums?
For those like me who don't always keep an eye on Austrian national public holidays, it can be easy to...
Is Austrian customer service good or bad? It would be difficult to find a country that has worse
Graffitti in Vienna -- and no, that's not a commentary on Austria as, once you get used to the poor...
Austria’s Provisions fee ends July 1st, 2023 – renters no longer need to pay expensive fee just to get an apartment
One of the things I hated when I arrived in Vienna, Austria and began to look for an apartment to...
When are national public holidays in Austria in 2023? There are 14, but not everything is closed on them
Vienna's streets are always quiet on a national holiday, and I love that When it comes to national public holidays...
Austria 5th safest country in the world according to 2022 Global Peace Index – occasional violent demonstrations only negative
When it comes to being safe, there are not many countries that beat Austria. In fact, according to the 2022...
Who are the wealthiest people in Austria in 2022 and what do they do?
While many people living in Austria make exceptionally high salaries, especially compared to other less affluent countries around the world,...
Austrian population increases in first six months of 2022 by more than 82,000 people
The Saturday fruit and veg market at Yppenplatz is just one of the things newcomers love about living in Vienna...
How many Austrians were killed in World War II? A huge number compared to population size
World War II military graves Hütteldorf, Vienna -- copyright D-Kuru, Creative Commons How many Austrians, both military personnel and civilians,...
How many British citizens live in Austria? More or fewer than you think?
Photo copyright Hans via Pixabay As a Brit living in Austria myself, I am always interested to meet other British...
Do you need a PCR test to visit Vienna, Austria in August, 2022 and beyond?
One of the things would-be travelers to Vienna, Austria are still asking is "Do you need a PCR test to...
What language is spoken in Austria? Does the country have only one official language?
Now, while you may think it is obvious what language is spoken in Austria, it depends which country you come...
Can you drink tap water in Austria? You might be surprised
I live in an older building in Austria, and my tap water is crystal clear and really tasty When it...
