Bright blue skies, high green fields, glassy lakes, fresh mountain air, and rolling countryside will all immediately remind you of the picture perfect Austria. However, there is a lot more than meets the eye to this forward-looking, landlocked European nation than its scenic beauty. This country is located in Central Europe and is bordered by … Read more
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 social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.American Expats in Austria and SlovakiaFacebook Group … Read more
The EU state of Austria is a founding member of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). Austria offers its residents a high standard of living and good job opportunities. The country’s appeal is further enhanced by virtue of its warm and friendly population. Austria is a multicultural country and is home to a … Read more
Austrian culture is often mistaken for that of its neighbour Germany’s, a faux pas that expats living in the region should be careful not to make. With German being the official language of Austria, some of the country’s literature, art and even people can be (and often are) wrongly labeled by outsiders.Austrians are quite proud … Read more
The Republic of Austria is famous all over the world for its Alpine mountains, vast forests and glassy lakes. Situated in Central Europe, it is bordered by Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Liechtenstein, and Italy. This EU State has its origins in the Celtic Kingdom as well as the Roman Empire. Today, … Read more
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 blogs that might be useful for expats there. The Viennese Girlhttp://theviennesegirl.com/ Growing up by the Grecian sea, Silia had … Read more
Located pretty much in the centre of Europe, with the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Italy, Hungary and Slovakia around it, Austria is one of the most popular destinations on the continent for both tourists and expats. The country has a high per capita GDP, a high standard of living, and is home to … Read more
Who are you? Hey everyone! I’m Michelle from the United States, living in Vienna, Austria — so I’m an American in Vienna (hence the blog name!). Besides being a blogger, I am also busy as the creator and co-organizer of the Facebook group,”Women of Vienna” (womenofvienna.org). Where, when and why did you move abroad? I … Read more
If you are planning to move to Austria, you will find its high cost of living a small premium to pay for the excellent standard of life. Expats from the UK in France actually find Austria cheaper than their home countries, while those from Spain and The Netherlands find it more expensive. So how much … Read more
If you love food, you’ll love Austria. The country has an endless list of restaurants that you’ll want to eat at, from little cafes to fine dining establishments, and from authentic Austrian dishes to innovative international cuisine. As a tourist, it’s rather heartbreaking – there’s absolutely no way to leave without feeling that you should … Read more