Austria

Only had a long weekend — about 16 days — in Austria, based in Graz. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Schönbrunn Palace on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The Wiener Schnitzel situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. imperial…

After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from Austria. Some things matched: Hohensalzburg Fortress is as spectacular as every review says, and Graz has a genuine energy I'd read about. The Apfelstrudel obsession is completely justified. What I wasn't prepared for: stunning alpine sce…

I've been to a lot of countries and the thing I'll remember most about Austria isn't St. Stephen's Cathedral or even the extraordinary Kaiserschmarrn — it's the people. In Salzburg and out in the countryside, I encountered a warmth and generosity that felt completely genuine. One local family essen…

Austria is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Hallstatt village is worth every superlative thrown at it. The Apfelstrudel is legitimately excellent. stunning alpine scenery gave the trip real depth. What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline sites in Salzburg is…

I went to Austria with modest expectations and left completely won over, largely thanks to time spent in Salzburg. The city has a pace and character that travel guides undersell. Found a great spot for Wiener Schnitzel on day two and went back every day after that. Schönbrunn Palace was the big pla…