An Overview Of International Schools in Austria

Expats moving to Austria with their families can expect to find a good number of international schools in various different cities. These schools follow the national curriculum of their respective home countries, which is an advantage for expats who may be staying in Austria for a limited period of time before returning home. The fees … Read more

5 Great Golf Courses For Expats In Austria

Austria has about 140 registered golf courses and its golf clubs have a combined membership of more than 95,000 members. Golfing in Austria is a unique experience as the courses are surrounded by some of the most spectacular views of nature. These international quality courses are set amidst lakes, vineyards, hills and mountains and are … Read more

Kelly Bembry Midura, Vienna

Who are you? Kelly Bembry Midura, spouse of an American Foreign Service Officer for the last 25+ years. I blog about the Foreign Service, our many travels, and several other subjects at wellthatwasdifferent.com. Where, when and why did you move abroad? Our first assignment was to La Paz, Bolivia in 1989. Since then we lived … Read more

Carly Hulls, Vienna

Who are you? I’m an aussie expat blogger at AustrianAdaptation.com who loves travelling and brunch in equal measure! I work for the travel startup TourRadar (an online tour booking site) and am originally from Melbourne, Australia, now living in Vienna, Austria. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I first left Melbourne in 2011 … Read more

Holly Kooi, Vienna

Who are you? I’m Holly Kooi, a 25-year old American expat living in Vienna, Austria with my husband, son and cat. Where, when and why did you move abroad? My little family and I moved to Vienna, Austria in May of 2012 to do mission and non-profit work with two other families who were already … Read more

Austria – Five Recommended Expat Blogs

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Austria and some of the bloggers who write about living there.Comedic Grievanceshttp://www.comedicgrievances.com A self-confessed caffeine addict and American expat in Vienna, Holly writes about … Read more

5 Foods You Must Try When Living In Austria

Austria has a varied cuisine that has evolved over the centuries. The country is known for its delectable and creamy dishes that constitute the ideal comfort food for many around people the world. Many Austrian specialties have originated in countries belonging to the former monarchy, including Hungary, Italy and Bohemia. But while the dishes may … Read more

Stefan Gassner, SAGE Immobilien

Please tell us a bit about yourself and your company Our company is one of the leading real estate agencies in the federal state of Salzburg and Tyrol in Austria, offering more than 450 properties. The area covered includes all major skiing destinations in Salzburg and Tyrol. 17 full time employees provide a full-service real … Read more

What Expats Need to Know About Broadband in Rural Austria

Across Europe and the rest of the world, superfast broadband is harder to find in the countryside than the towns. Whilst 99.9% of households in Europe have access to basic broadband services, that number nearly halves for Next Generation Access (NGA) technologies. The United Kingdom is far ahead of the curve, with the latest figures … Read more

Where Should You Move To In Austria?

Internationally known for Freud, Mozart and The Sound of Music, Austria is a hub of arts and culture and often quoted as one of the best places to build a new life. If anything, it can feel like there are too many options here; flicking through guidebooks on each city proclaims all of their advantages … Read more

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