(Britta Pichler, the author, in beautiful Vienna!)
Thanks for checking out Opinion-Expatriate and my adventures in the cultural capital of Europe; Vienna, Austria. I’m an American who married an Austrian. That’s how I ended up becoming an expatriate and living in such an amazing city.
By reading this blog I hope you get:
- A moment’s escape
- An insider’s view of Vienna and the Viennese
- Knowledge of what it’s like to live abroad
- A good laugh
Enjoy this sneak peek about life across the big pond.
About the Author
My name is Britta Pichler. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. My Austrian parents had moved to Los Angeles for work opportunities. As I grew up, I was surrounded by my parents German and Austrian friends. The language and culture was alive around me.
Prior Experiences Abroad
When I was in college, I took a semester to study abroad in the stunningly beautiful city of Salzburg, Austria. There I met my husband Paul. We fell in love, but I had to go back to L.A. to finish school. We had a long distance relationship for five months, and then he got a Visa and moved to L.A. He lived in L.A. for four years. He then proposed and we married.
(My husband Paul enjoying his grandparents’ charming garden.)
Why Vienna, Austria?
Paul wanted to continue his education. I had always been intrigued with the idea of living in Europe. I thought Vienna was a good choice because it was big enough for a city-girl like me. I also like that Austria is generally a sunny country. All four seasons are usually mild.
Arrival Date in Vienna
August 2007
Likes
Being exposed to more people. In L.A. everyone is stuck in their cars and there is very little interaction between human beings. Crash the movie explains this concept well. Here I use public transportation to get everywhere. It’s usually a wild experience.
Dislikes
Austria is a land-locked country. No ocean to be seen. I miss the beach.
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