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
The Draft Dodgers
An expat muses on the virtues of fresh air
Before moving to Vienna in July 2001, I spent my final weeks in New York suffering through the withering heat and humidity typical of a Big...
Here’s How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Vienna in 2018
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...
Leonard Bernstein and Vienna: A Complicated Relationship
Leonard Bernstein’s nephew explores the icon’s love for the city of Beethoven, Brahms and Mahler and how it helped him overcome Austria’s Nazi past.
Mounted outside Vienna’s Konzerthaus entrance is a bronze plaque displaying the...
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...
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...
