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Expertise
What to do in Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Where to stay, how and where to eat/shop, how to get around in Vienna.
Experience in the area
6 months study abroad residency
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle School English Teacher.
What do you like about this subject?
I loved living there and want to go back every day.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
As a teacher, I would like to participate in a teacher exhange program so that I can teach and live there for a year or two.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
If you are considering a European vacation, this is the place to start. Vienna is small - a good starter city, and Austria is centrally located for travel in many different directions. It can also be a great place to start if you are thinking about heading to Eastern Europe.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Shirley | 06/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Shirley | 05/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thorough, timely response. Thanks so much! |
| khaled Bastawissi | 05/06/09 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
| Joyce | 04/10/09 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Thank you so much for your recommendations ..... |
| Leo Sham | 08/24/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks!! |
Recent Answers from Claire Symons
2009-10-20 vienna, salzburg:
If you wait until the end of November, the Christmas markets start up. There are lots of activities for kids there. If your kids like wintery activities like skiing and sledding, the mountains around Salzburg
2009-10-13 Vienna (& Budapest) in November:
David, 1. In November, it will probably be fairly cold and might snow. The good news is that you'll be there for the Christmas Markets. There are several of these around the city and they are fun to
2009-09-08 weather in November:
I apologize, I cannot successfully answer this question as I did not drive when I was in Austria. I don't know what kinds of problems snow would cause or how well they are able to clear the roads. I suggest
2009-04-05 Austria and Switzerland travel:
I spent about a week in Innsbruck and in my opinion it offers fabulously beautiful views of the Alps. I have not been to Switzerland, so I can't really recommend destinations there that would make the
2009-03-20 Car rental trough Europe:
I apologize, but I do not know the ins and outs of the European car rental industry. I do know that you will have to go through border security coming and going - and often you will be under scrutiny from
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