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  • What is the crime rate in Austria? One of the lowest in the world, even for murder
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    What is the crime rate in Austria? One of the lowest in the world, even for murder

    June 17, 2022June 18, 2022

    One of the many things I have loved about living in Vienna, Austria is how…

  • Is it mandatory to carry an ID in Austria? You may be surprised at the answer
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    Is it mandatory to carry an ID in Austria? You may be surprised at the answer

    May 24, 2022May 11, 2023

    A question I actually did not know the answer to was asked by an American…

  • Should you tip in Vienna, Austria and, if so, how much?
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    Should you tip in Vienna, Austria and, if so, how much?

    May 16, 2022

    One thing you will probably notice if you spend any time in Vienna, Austria, or…

  • FFP2 masks still mandated on all Austrian Airlines flights in May, 2022 and beyond?)
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    FFP2 masks still mandated on all Austrian Airlines flights in May, 2022 and beyond?)

    May 16, 2022September 12, 2022

    Updated: As of June 1st — Mask mandates have finally been lifted on most Austrian…

  • Is abortion legal in Austria? Is it legal in the first, second or third trimester?
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    Is abortion legal in Austria? Is it legal in the first, second or third trimester?

    May 8, 2022May 11, 2022

    As the abortion debate continues to rage in the United States now that it seems…

  • What does Porto zahlt Empfänger mean in German? Does the envelope need a stamp?
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    What does Porto zahlt Empfänger mean in German? Does the envelope need a stamp?

    April 30, 2022May 4, 2022

    I periodically get letters through the mail in Austria that require some type of form…

  • Do Austrians watch The Sound of Music? Many haven’t even heard of it
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    Do Austrians watch The Sound of Music? Many haven’t even heard of it

    March 17, 2022January 16, 2023

    Growing up in the United Kingdom, the 1965 movie The Sound of Music was one…

  • What is the average height in Austria for men and women?
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    What is the average height in Austria for men and women?

    March 16, 2022March 17, 2022

    In the seemingly ‘useless’ posts I will likely make over the next few months about…

  • Where to buy baking soda in Vienna, Austria and what it’s called in German
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    Where to buy baking soda in Vienna, Austria and what it’s called in German

    January 13, 2022May 24, 2023

    The German word for baking soda is… Living in or visiting Vienna, Austria and not…

  • What is the main religion in Austria? Is the country Catholic, Protestant or what?
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    What is the main religion in Austria? Is the country Catholic, Protestant or what?

    January 10, 2022January 12, 2022

    I was talking to my father about religion in Austria last week, and he was…

  • Where is Vienna located? Sure, it’s in Austria, but where?
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    Where is Vienna located? Sure, it’s in Austria, but where?

    January 5, 2022

    As a follow up to my article yesterday on ‘Where is Austria located?‘, today we…

  • Where is Austria? No really, where is the country located?
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    Where is Austria? No really, where is the country located?

    January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

    While the title of this post may sound a little strange, I will guarantee you…

  • Austrians speak English better than almost any other non-native speaking country and here’s proof
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    Austrians speak English better than almost any other non-native speaking country and here’s proof

    December 30, 2021

    Back in October, I wrote an article asking the question “Do Austrians in Vienna speak…

  • Use Wise to send money from U.S. to Austria, get higher exchange rates and faster speeds
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    Use Wise to send money from U.S. to Austria, get higher exchange rates and faster speeds

    December 26, 2021December 30, 2021

    The first couple of times I sent money from the United States to Austria, I…

  • Does it snow in Vienna, Austria in winter? How much snow could there be?
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    Does it snow in Vienna, Austria in winter? How much snow could there be?

    November 18, 2021August 30, 2025

    Since I wrote an article about the weather in Vienna in the winter, I have…

  • How and when to give gifts in Vienna, Austria so you don’t offend
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    How and when to give gifts in Vienna, Austria so you don’t offend

    November 13, 2021

    If you have spent any time overseas you may already know that, even in countries…

  • Punctuality in Vienna, Austria — Be on time if you want to be respected and liked
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    Punctuality in Vienna, Austria — Be on time if you want to be respected and liked

    November 11, 2021April 24, 2023

    Punctuality in Vienna is the norm One of the things I have loved about Vienna,…

  • Best taxis from Vienna Airport to city and back? I’m a fan of wien-airport-transfer.com
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    Best taxis from Vienna Airport to city and back? I’m a fan of wien-airport-transfer.com

    November 2, 2021October 3, 2023

    How I started using wien-airport-transfer.com for my Vienna airport taxi needs For the first three…

  • Which hotels are close to Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna, Austria? These are convenient and affordable
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    Which hotels are close to Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna, Austria? These are convenient and affordable

    November 1, 2021May 24, 2022

    If you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria and want to stay in a…

  • Is public transportation in Vienna, Austria affordable? Ridiculously so…
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    Is public transportation in Vienna, Austria affordable? Ridiculously so…

    October 30, 2021October 30, 2021

    It always makes me laugh when people who haven’t been to Austria ask me “Is…

  • When does Austria turn clocks back in 2021? Standard Time returns tomorrow — set your clocks
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    When does Austria turn clocks back in 2021? Standard Time returns tomorrow — set your clocks

    October 30, 2021April 24, 2023

    While Daylight Savings Time (DST) in Austria is something outdated and unnecessary, and something the…

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Moving to Vienna

  • What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?

    What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?

  • 9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make

    9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make

  • 7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home

    7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home

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Living in Vienna

  • How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

    How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

    December 30, 2024
  • No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

    No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

    November 6, 2023
  • What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

    What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

    June 12, 2023

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  • Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead

    Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead

  • All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

    All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

  • Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice

    Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice

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