A Fresh Cut and Unseen Streets: Discovering Vienna Off the Beaten Path


This morning was much better than yesterday. I found a barbershop nearby and booked an appointment for 12:30 p.m. I arrived a bit early at 12:00 and grabbed some sushi for breakfast at a small restaurant nearby. When I got to the barbershop, the staff was super friendly and even offered me coffee. Throughout the haircut, the barber kept checking in to see if I was happy with it, and each time my answer was 'yes,' because I genuinely had no complaints. The place is called 'Perschia Barbershop,' and for my first haircut experience in Vienna, I was very pleased with the service.

For lunch, I had a pizza I defrosted and baked in the oven, and afterward, I helped a friend carry some things to her room. This evening, while riding an electric scooter, I explored a part of the city that you don’t often see on social media—places with more of a edgy, urban vibe. I really enjoyed it because I want to know all sides of Vienna, not just the Instagrammable parts. I took some pictures there and I will be posting them on my Tiktok @victorinvienna.

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