Like Anthony Bourdain, one of my favorite things about visiting a new place is the food that they have their. While I understand that some people simply don’t have adventurous tastes, I simply can’t imagine visiting somewhere new and not trying any of the food that the locals love. I understand that you’re probably not going to love one hundred percent of the new food that you try, but in my opinion, one of the best feelings in the world is when you discover something that you have never tried before and you think it tastes absolutely delicious.

So, as you’re cruising around Austria in your rental car, what should you be thinking about eating? Well, if you are there during the winter time, you have to try some of the potato fritters and hot chestnuts that you can find on the street corner stands. Sure, these stands don’t look that impressive, but once you take a bite of the food they are serving, you will be hooked.

Another thing you have to try in Austria (and I recommend eating it at different places because it’s so good) is the sausage. If you are from America like I am, then let me tell you that regardless of what you have had here, you haven’t really tried sausage until you have eaten it in Austria.

Also, if you have a sweet tooth, you will love Austria thanks to all of the cakes and other desserts that they have to offer. Some of the most popular are chocolate cake, fruit-filled dumplings, hot apple strudel and sweet pancakes.