I've been living here for the last six weeks. Coincidentally, yesterday was the initial induction session for candidate startups shortlisted for 'Go Silicon Val

I've been living here for the last six weeks. Coincidentally, yesterday was the initial induction session for candidate startups shortlisted for 'Go Silicon Valley', organized by the Austrian Economic Chambers (WKO). For such a small city, there certainly seemed to be a respectable number of startup teams... Today was sunny and warm(ish), so I left my apartment and computer, travelled 30 minutes across town to Heiligenstadt,and shortly after was lying on a hillside overlooking the city. Quiet and refreshing. Coming back into town by tram, then walking, the bustle of the streets around St Stephen's cathedral was quite a contrast. Now I'm back here in front of the machine, picking away at a cake, amused at this timely article. Vienna certainly is beautiful in parts, grungy in others. But so far, all the people I've met have been friendly and accommodating. Transport is excellent. The cakes are amazing. Definitely liveable!