Category Archives: Culture

Tanz der Vampir in Vienna

Posted on 23/05/2010 by Britta

Tanz der Vampir in Vienna. Go see it! Continue reading →

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World’s Best Country for Women – not US or Austria

Posted on 27/03/2010 by Britta

Where in the world are woman treated most like equals? It’s not the USA or Austria. Continue reading →

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Masculine Society in Austria

Posted on 21/03/2010 by Britta

An expat’s observations on gender roles in Austria versus the United States Continue reading →

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Easter in Vienna

Posted on 21/03/2010 by Britta

Easter in Vienna means wonderful markets with hand-painted eggs. Continue reading →

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Austrians as Hosts

Posted on 14/03/2010 by Britta

If you’re lucky enough to get an invitation, Austrians are wonferful hosts. Continue reading →

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Friendship in Austria

Posted on 22/01/2010 by Britta

Making friends can be hard when being an expat. Continue reading →

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Culturally Confused

Posted on 13/12/2009 by Britta

As I spent more time in Austria, I find the lines of my cultural behavior to blur. Continue reading →

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Denglisch in Vienna

Posted on 04/12/2009 by Britta

The worst case of Denglisch this expat has ever seen. Continue reading →

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Vogel Means Bird, Right?

Posted on 28/09/2009 by Britta

At work and thinking I’m saying bird when in fact I’m saying “F***ing.” It isn’t easy being an expat. Continue reading →

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Recycling in Vienna

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Britta

Austria ia far more advanced in the area of recycling than the U.S. Continue reading →

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