Destination: Hungary

Photos: Night on a Train

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Focus on Danube

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [482]

Today was our last full day in the city and we planned to make the most of it.  While we have been here 5 days already, there is a tone of things to do and no shortage of last minute good ideas from friends. We set out across the Elizabeth Bridge ... Read more >

Photos: Focus on Danube

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Rainy Day

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [364]

We knew for a few days that they were calling for a lot of rain today so we did not plan to do anything touristy; kinda. I thought it was a good idea to go shopping; needed a new pair of shoes after-all. Besides Tim thought there was a mall within a ... Read more >

Photos: Rainy Day

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

A Relaxing Day at the Park

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [443]

The idea this morning was to go out to a cafe and have a nice breakfast. We started out looking right beside our apartment but Tim was convinced we would find a more traditional one outside the tourist district. Apparently it is easier to buy a beer ... Read more >

Photos: A relaxing day in the park.

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

St Stephen's Day

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [337]

We woke up this morning and Tim cooked a big North American style breakfast with eggs, sausage hash-browns, toast and a garnish of tomato cheese and pesto. It was quite filling but today was the Hungarian National holiday so we would need the energy.... Read more >

Photos: St Stephen's Day

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Unexpected Entertainment

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [378]

I woke up early this morning, enjoyed a coffee in the morning on the balcony and planned our itinerary for the next couple days. There is definitely a lot to see in Budapest and a certain order if you want to make your days efficient. Today we decided ... Read more >

Photos: Unexpected Entertainment

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

From here to There

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Views [375]

We woke up this morning quite excited, even though we had a 6.5 hour train ride; we were going to a new city: Budapest, Hungary. We packed up the bags, bought a few last provisions from the grocery store and packed a picnic lunch.   The train ... Read more >

Photos: From here to there

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Budapest

Sun, 7 Aug 2016 | By jaynem | Views [311]

Today we arrived in Budapest in time for breakfast. We were supposed to be at breakfast about 8am for a commentary on the views as we entered the city, however, we arrived early and when we peeked out the window at 7am we were already docked. Never mind ... Read more >

Buda on High: Várhegy

Fri, 5 Aug 2016 | By paganmaven | Views [312]

Within the smaller, Buda part of Budapest the focal point for most tourists centres around Castle Hill ( Várhegy). On the top of the hill there is a square with St Matthias Church on one side of it and a parapet-like structure on the other.  ... Read more >

Tags: historic hub