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Moving Abroad and the Strain on Relationships

At my daughter’s school here in Spain there are children of many different nationalities: there is a large contingent from Morocco and Tunisia, as well as others from France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and, of course, Britain. The kids’ parents moved here in Read More

How I became a Tourist Guide in Vienna

Many people think a guide is a guide, but there are subtle differences. In Japan, we distinguish between “tour conductors” or “tour leaders” (who accompany their groups from/to Japan), “transfer guides” (whose job is limited mainly to meeting groups and seeing them off) Read More

Expat Kids

Is being an expat all about attitude, and if so, does this have an immense influence on expat children and how they perceive their situation in this new environment? If as adults we have doubts about settling in a new country, how do Read More

Culture Shock – A Personal View

“Love conquers all” it is said, but is that really true when love brings a Californian to Austria? After 30 years in Vienna, it’s a question I still ask myself, especially in the grey days of winter when “California Dreamin’” is whirling around Read More

Put Learning German On Your “To Do” List

If you have been putting off learning German because your stay here is only temporary we hope the information below will motivate you to think again and sign up for a course. It will make your stay here simpler, more enjoyable and also Read More

Mozart: 21 locations in Vienna

Mozart: 21 locations in Vienna

Even if the triumphant premiere of “Don Giovanni” was in Prague, and Italy, England and Germany marked the first flowering of his gifts, without Vienna, his most important “hometown”, Mozart would never have become what he still remains – the greatest musical genius Read More

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