Michael Bernstein
American expat Michael Bernstein moved to Vienna in 2001, abandoning his previous career in arts administration. He is now a freelance writer, editor, translator and Internet Marketing consultant. He was a regular contributor to inventures.eu — an E-zine about the Austrian/CEE startup scene — and was Lead Editor for its 2015 Ventures Almanach. Photo: Visual Hub
How to be Pregnant in Vienna
Your guide to being pregnant in Vienna, Austria – a great place to have a baby, but make sure you have your “MuKi”
Having a child is one of life’s richest experiences. But for expectant...
5 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Vienna
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in more places around the world than is any other national festival. Vienna is no exception!
Whether or not you hail from the Emerald Isle, March 17th is the day...
When the Danube Freezes Over… Skate on it!
Ice on the Alte Donau is a rare occurrence, bringing equally rare smiles to Vienna winters
In all my 15 years of living in Vienna, this winter has been the coldest, by far. Such a ceaseless...
The Oracles of Big Data
Data science is currently among the hottest fields of study and its practitioners are in high demand
For many, the 21st century buzzword “Big Data” conjures up fears of “Big Brother,” the personified surveillance state...
Akademikerball Protests on Feb 3: What You Need to Know
Planned protests against the FPÖ's Akademikerball in Vienna on Feb 3, 2017 | Police mobilize in large numbers | many city streets to be closed off
Vienna’s “Akademikerball” has been under the patronage/protection of the...
Whose Luxury is it Anyway?
Two Viennese entrepreneurs with very different paths to success embody the city’s attitude towards luxury
If someone pointed a gun at my head and ordered me to name five luxury brands from Vienna, I’d be...
How to…Celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna
Just because you're a long way from home doesn't mean you can't enjoy Thanksgiving right here in Vienna
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. A time to reunite with one's family, without all...
The Mourning After
Somehow, a rift erupted in the space-time continuum last night. I awoke this morning in a parallel universe in which the world had gone completely mad.
As I put my 12-year-old daughter to bed last...
Geese go to Eleven – Gasthaus Wild
At Gasthaus Wild, the Austrian custom of roast goose for St. Martin’s is a veritable feast
The annual celebration of St. Martin’s Day (Nov 11) originated in Tours, France, and spread throughout the European Catholic...
