Here are three new apps, all designed to help reduce waste in Graz. They require some knowledge of German and some basic setting up, but I found them all easy to use. Too Good To Go offers a great opportunity to buy left over food from restaurants and cafes around Graz for a fraction of […]
I would like to introduce my fellow Graz blogger Giulia, the author of Living La Vida Graz . (You may have already spotted several links on my blog to hers). Giulia has lots of great posts about Graz, especially for newcomers, for example her guide to the different neighbourhoods of Graz and choosing accommodation. Lots […]
Vienna is famous for it’s Viennese coffee houses where you can order a coffee and sit for hours. You have probably heard of the famous ones (Cafe Central , Cafe Sperl , Cafe Museum, Cafe Landtmann for example) but here are some of my favourite ones which are often much quieter, have friendly service and […]
This is a great little hike just 20 mins from Graz with beautiful views for not too much effort. It’s only 2.7 km long and 170 m elevation climb. The whole family can do this, although it is a little steep in parts coming back down. The trail goes up a wide path through the […]
Interviews with locals and expats offering their own perspectives & recommendations for living in the lovely city of Graz. The fabulous American artist Sarah Löcker has kindly agreed to be my second interview. Whilst raising 4 children, she still managed to find the time to become a self taught artist. You can read her blog […]
Have you ever wondered what the sirens sounding at 12 pm Saturdays actually mean? As Austria is one of few countries in having a country wide alarm system in case of civilian danger. Depending on the emergency, the 8,000 alarms can be activated centrally by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the federal provinces, or […]
Repair cafes are a growing trend worldwide to try and reduce landfill waste and consumption of new items, especially for electronic goods. Volunteers get together and will attempt to fix your broken gadgets, mend your clothes, fix your bike etc. So think twice before throwing something away and see if it can be fixed instead. […]
Welcome! This is a blog with my personal tips for living in Graz. You can also follow me on Facebook. There is a lot of information here. You can scroll down the list of posts on the homepage and read what catches your eye. Or to search for specific topics you can use the category […]
Here are some suggestions for local gifts from Graz. Austrian themed These are good places to find local Styrian gifts to impress friends & family abroad. Styrian Food Pumpkin seed oil / Kürbisöl is a great gift to give as it’s not well known outside of Austria. (Tell your friends to use it in vegetable […]
If you or your partner are employed in Steiermark, you will most likely receive twice a year a €80 ‘Bildungsscheck‘ from the Arbeiterkammer. You, your partner or children can use this to study at the Volkshochshule (adult education) for courses from €70. They have a huge range of courses from fitness, languages, art, parent & […]
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