Violence against women in Austria – at least 20% of women have been victims of violence
While the crime rate in Austria is low compared to countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, violence...
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Free German classes in Vienna, Austria in city parks for beginners or intermediates
One of the cool things about being in Vienna, Austria in the summer is the free German classes being offered...
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 low the crime rate is...
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 a...
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 small...
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 country...
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 Court...
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 they...
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. Austria...
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 to...
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 occasionally...
What is the main religion in Austria? Is the country Catholic, Protestant or what?
Vienna's Piaristenpfarre Maria Treu Kirche 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?
Looking out over Vienna in the basin below As a follow up to my article yesterday on 'Where is Austria...
Where is Austria? No really, where is the country located?
Photo of the Austrian Alps -- domelaci via Pixabay While the title of this post may sound a little strange,...
Austrians speak English better than almost any other non-native speaking country and here’s proof
Photo libellule789 via Pixabay Back in October, I wrote an article asking the question "Do Austrians in Vienna speak English?"...
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 to...
Does it snow in Vienna, Austria in winter? How much snow could there be?
Minimal snow on Vienna's Yppenplatz on January 18th, 2020. The approximately 1 inch of snow had melted by the next...
How and when to give gifts in Vienna, Austria so you don’t offend
A Christmas gift of homemade jam from an Austrian friend If you have spent any time overseas you may already...
Punctuality in Vienna, Austria — Be on time if you want to be respected and liked
Heading to Prater to meet a friend? Do try to be on time Punctuality in Vienna is the norm One...
