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 friend last week and […]
Category: Culture
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 anywhere else in the […]
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 Airlines flights, unless the […]
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 likely the U.S. Supreme […]
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 completing and returning. Usually […]
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 of my favorite films. […]
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 anything and everything related […]
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 speaking fluent German will […]
What is the main religion in Austria? Is the country Catholic, Protestant or what?
I was talking to my father about religion in Austria last week, and he was surprised to learn about […]
Where is Vienna located? Sure, it’s in Austria, but where?
As a follow up to my article yesterday on ‘Where is Austria located?‘, today we have ‘Where is Vienna […]
Where is Austria? No really, where is the country located?
While the title of this post may sound a little strange, I will guarantee you most of the people […]
Austrians speak English better than almost any other non-native speaking country and here’s proof
Back in October, I wrote an article asking the question “Do Austrians in Vienna speak English?” and ended it […]
Use Wise to send money from U.S. to Austria, get higher exchange rates and faster speeds
The first couple of times I sent money from the United States to Austria, I used WorldRemit. After attempting […]
Does it snow in Vienna, Austria in winter? How much snow could there be?
Since I wrote an article about the weather in Vienna in the winter, I have had a couple of […]
How and when to give gifts in Vienna, Austria so you don’t offend
If you have spent any time overseas you may already know that, even in countries with cultures relatively similar […]
Punctuality in Vienna, Austria — Be on time if you want to be respected and liked
Punctuality in Vienna is the norm One of the things I have loved about Vienna, Austria since I moved […]
Best taxis from Vienna Airport to city and back? I’m a fan of wien-airport-transfer.com
How I started using wien-airport-transfer.com for my Vienna airport taxi needs For the first three years I lived in […]
Which hotels are close to Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna, Austria? These are convenient and affordable
If you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria and want to stay in a hotel close to Mariahilfer […]
Is public transportation in Vienna, Austria affordable? Ridiculously so…
It always makes me laugh when people who haven’t been to Austria ask me “Is public transportation in Vienna […]
When does Austria turn clocks back in 2021? Standard Time returns tomorrow — set your clocks
While Daylight Savings Time (DST) in Austria is something outdated and unnecessary, and something the EU is trying to […]
What’s the weather like in winter in Vienna, Austria?
Only a week or two away from what I would classify as winter in Vienna, Austria, and I already […]