Austria

Ammererhof | Small is beautiful

In contrast to the big commercial properties or places overrun with commercial tourism activities, staying at a place like Ammererhof, experiencing their hospitality, understanding their ethos and why they choose to stay small and sustainable, soaking in the stunning surroundings, is a great reminder that perhaps this is why we travel and why we should continue supporting small locally run businesses that value sustainability, provenance and the environment.

A Look at the Austrian Cuisine

Over the years of visiting Austria, I've had a chance to savour a variety of home-style Austria food usually prepared with lots of fresh produce from the vegetable garden (thank you Angelika). There is a fair amount of meat, but equally, there's an abundance of delicious non-meat dishes and recipes. Here's a look at a few personal favourites: