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The Austrian "Outback"

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After 5 months in Czechia, I decided it was finally time to take a trip (for fun!) outside the country for the first time. While I had fun in Dresden, I did not go specifically for fun. Going for a visa appointment counts as a business trip to me.  A few weeks ago, Ila from my TEFL course invited me and Carly to vist her while she was visiting her boyfriend Tani in Innsbruck, Austria. He lives there to go to school, but also does lots of skiing and snowboarding. Carly and I both expressed intrest in going on the mountain, so Ila and Tani invited us out.  At first Carly and I thought we wouldn't be able to make the trip. All the affordable hostels were fully booked, and there was hardly anything in town for us to go to. After a lot of searching, Carly found a Youth Hostel about a 20 minute tram ride from the center of town. For the two nights, we got a private room for about $115 each. A little more than I would have liked to pay but for a last minute effort it was perfect.  I convi
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Visa Process

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The Czech Republic is known for being one of the easiest contries to move to in the European Union, especially as a US citizen. I am applying for a work visa as a freelancer. There are lots of different types of work visas, and this one is the easiest and the most practical to obtain. It is called a zivno visa.  We were all put into contact with Visa Guru, a woman who runs her visa buisness to help students who go through The Langauge House. I think she almost exclusivly works with us. She has been helping students get thier zivno for the last 10+ years, and is very expereinced with the ins and outs.  To start the process, I needed to apply for the Visa. The requirments are to have proof of housing for at least one year and an affidavit from the US embassy. I got my affidavit back in September during the course, and my houseing solidified by the first week of October. I also needed letter from my bank saying that I had at least $7,000 in my accounts.  Then Visa Guru needed too get som
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