Shopping in Vienna on a Budget When I first moved, I was so excited to do some European shopping in Vienna. Remembering my lovely shopping experiences in Madrid, I was excited to see how much cheaper, different, and more stylish stores were in Vienna compared to back home. When I first arrived, I saw the […]
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Best Study Spots in Vienna
Best Study Spots in Vienna It took me a while to figure out some decent study spots in Vienna that A) had free wifi that actually worked B) weren’t too loud and C) weren’t constantly crowded. So after some scoping out the different districts, here are my picks for the best places to grab a […]
Where to Get Drunk on a Dime in Vienna
Drunk on a Dime: Cheap Bars & Cheap Drinks in Vienna Ah, the age-old question from au pairs and students alike. Where can I gorge myself with alcohol for under ten dollars? I remember the nights of searching frantically for decent bars and cheap drinks in Vienna, only to come up with responses from well-traveled […]
Things Au Pairs Wish Host Parents Knew
I had no idea how many strange encounters an au pair must endure in the bizarre relationship they have with their employer/host parents. If I had a nickel for every awkward moment I’ve unexpectedly found myself in during my au pair year, I would make double my au pair salary. It’s just not a […]
Vegetarian Austrian Foods to Try in Vienna
7 Vegetarian Austrian Foods to Try in Vienna When people think of Austrian food, they generally think of schnitzel (a thin breaded cutlet) or wurst (sausage). As a vegetarian, I was afraid I would struggle here in Vienna where their diets are very meat-heavy. I won’t lie to you, the Viennese are obsessed with sausages. […]
Restaurant 1070 Review
Restaurant 1070 Review The restaurant has no menu. Each dish is a surprise. My family recently headed back to the U.S after visiting me for a couple weeks over the holidays. Before we parted ways, we had a very unique dining experience in the seventh district of Vienna. There are many fabulous restaurants located in […]
