This capital city - made up of two parts, Buda and Pest - sits on one of the most beautiful areas of the Danube River and it shows. Often dubbed the "Paris of Eastern Europe", it is a combination of Old World grandeur and a thriving cultural scene. Budapest has a vibrancy and vitality that never slows and the numerous sights can occupy travelers for weeks. With so much history and culture to explore, no traveler leaves unsatisfied.
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A Few Days for Exploration of Budapest | Jul 07 07'
"..a beautiful vantage point to see both Buda and Pest and the Danube."
July 8 (Sunday) After catching an early Alitalia flight from Rome to Vienna, we picked up our rental car at Avis, which is located inside the air... Continue reading »
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Budapest, Hungary - Seeing the Sights in Two Days! | Feb 19 07'
"The Royal Palace dominated our view. Its dome jutting out from the centre of a long, grand looking building. After taking the funicular railway up to it we walked around the impressive grounds. "
Budapest , Hungary... Continue reading »
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Budapest :: thermal baths, yurt living, music fests and hitchhiking! | Jun 11 07'
I finally left Krakow and Poland for good this trip. All in all about 2 of my 4 months were spent in Poland, mostly because of having a good frien... Continue reading »
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The first week of our new flat, farmers and wrinkly bathers.... | Mar 08 08'
London to BudapestArriving in Budapest was surprisingly hassle-free, thanks to an A&O sponsored cab all the way to the airport and the luxury o... Continue reading »
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Cycling the Hungarian Danube: Gyor to Tata to Esztergom to Budapest | Aug 19 06'
"Mmmm, pork knuckle"
Finding our way out of Gyor was a challenge. Not only had the number of bikers on the "trail" seriously dwindled, so had all eviden... Continue reading »
