What should an Austrian lease or rental agreement include?
While an Austrian rental agreement (or Mietvertrag) is not that much different than the ones you are probably used […]
Why you should subscribe to Netflix before moving abroad (including Austria) and what you can watch when you get there
As you will see when you check the ‘Where is Netflix available?‘ page on the streaming service’s own website, most of […]
How to get a Meldezettel (address registration) in Vienna, Austria as an EU citizen
If you are an EU citizen and planning on staying in Vienna, Austria long-term, you will need to apply for […]
How much are utility costs in Austria? Is gas, electricity, water and garbage affordable?
Special Note, January, 2023: The cost of gas and electricity in Austria has massively increased over the last year. That […]
How to find a rental apartment in Vienna, Austria without paying an agent fee (Provisionsfreie Wohnungen)
Renting apartments in Vienna, Austria usually means you will have to pay an agent fee One of the big problems […]
How much is apartment rent in Vienna, Austria? It depends on the size and location
** Special note: When you consider apartment rent in Vienna, Austria be aware, overall, Vienna is one of Europe’s most […]
Choosing the best country for a move abroad for your specific needs — Austria or elsewhere
If you have decided you would love to live abroad, but are still not quite sure if Austria is the […]
6 expat homesickness cures when living in Vienna, Austria
One of the main problems for many expats living in Vienna, Austria is the feeling of homesickness. It can hit […]
How to save money to move to Austria — moving abroad costs more than you expect
Many people decide to move to Austria, spend a few months saving up to do so, and then pack up […]
Automobilhandwerk Vienna, Austria and vintage cars — Photo of the Day
I love the quirky weirdness of Vienna. The unexpected, strange and cool things you come across around random corners. Take […]
Photo of the Day — Boutique Hotel Donauwalzer, Vienna — how cool is that color?
Photo of the Day – The facade of Vienna’s Boutique Hotel Donauwalzer I am a fanatic when it comes to […]
Austria’s borders with Germany will open on June 15th says Chancellor Kurz
As Austria was the first EU country other than Italy to completely shut its borders to international visitors back in […]
Allgemeine Poliklinik Wien and its beautiful facade — Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day — the Allgemeine Poliklinik Wien (the General Polyclinic) located at Mariannengasse 10, Vienna Continuing along with my […]
Julie Andrews’ iconic ‘Sound of Music’ scene not fun to film – do you know most Austrians haven’t seen the film?
Julie Andrews was on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday night where she talked about filming that iconic […]
A typical Austrian breakfast in Vienna — Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day — “Breakfast in Vienna always hits the spot” A typical Austrian breakfast in Vienna, either in […]
Looking from Vienna’s Leopold Museum to the MUMOK – Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day — “Unknown man looking at the MUMOK” A quick visit to Vienna’s Leopold Museum earlier today […]
The MuseumsQuartier Wien’s official logo – Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day — “The MuseumsQuartier’s official logo“ The MuseumsQuarter Wien (Museum’s Quarter, Vienna) or MQ is one of […]