Due to bad weather, Sand in the City will be closed today (14.07.) so we are going to go to Roo Bar instead.
Author: morgenhund
Unnecessary fees and skimming risks when withdrawing cash from ATMs in Vienna
There has been a lot of reporting in the Austrian media recently about some ATMs charging for cash withdrawals from Austrian accounts (non-Euro denominated accounts have always been subject to some kind of fees). Fortunately not all ATMs charge – the most widely-spread ones (Bankomat) with their distinctive blue and green logos are not charging…
Updated FCO Information about travelling and living in the EU
The FCO has updated information for British Citizens travelling and living in Europe in the EU available (updated 11 July 2016). Currently the Situation is one of “Business as usual!” https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-for-british-nationals-travelling-and-living-in-europe
Learning the language – knowing your A1 from your C2!
One of the largest obstacles that Expats face, in Vienna, as well as elsewhere is the language barrier – while many are hired for English-speaking jobs in multinational companies, not being able to speak the local language of the land can make even the most routine of tasks (e.g. shopping, sending and collecting parcels, banking,…
Don’t forget to take out travel insurance
The information below has come through to us from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) – we would advise all expats (regardless of whether you are British citizens or not!) to make sure that you have adequate insurance cover prior to travelling. The below is provided to give you a good idea of what you…
What I’ve Seen…
A feel good video about the city we live in – thanks to Andrea Zahurancova for the video.
Life as an au pair
My experience of working as an Au-pair in Austria was very unexpected and wonderful. It was a great way whilst being a poor student at university to experience life living in a foreign country and to delve into a different culture. I was placed with a couple and their 12 year old girl in Vienna,…
Globe on Screen: Shakespeare in Vienna
Globe on Screen: Shakespeare from the world’s most famous stage – direct to the English Cinema Haydn By Kate Timperley –Ambassador Network Manager, Arts Alliance In a year of celebrations to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the world’s leading event cinema distributor, Arts Alliance, are delighted to be working with Shakespeare’s Globe to…
Sturm
When the summer draws to a close for another year – and the outdoor venues pull down their shutters at the end of the season, all is not lost. The golden season comes first – the season of young wine, pumpkins, goose and early Christmas markets. We all know and love Austrian wine, cheap and cheerful, sophisticated…
Real Estate Glossary
Ablöse = charges for fixtures and fittings (e.g. kitchen left in) ablösefrei = no charges for fixtures and fittings Alle Zimmer zentral begehbar = all rooms can be accessed from a hallway (rather than going through a room to get to another room) Altbau = pre-war building (usually has high ceilings) Aufzug = lift Bad…