Tag Archives: Hungary

Impressions Of Budapest

We can’t say enough about this amazing city and are always ready for a return trip. Here you’ll find a collection of images offering a glimpse of why we love Budapest. Budapest is the heart of Hungary with the Danube flowing like blood through its veins. History is celebrated at every turn. The beauty ofContinue reading “Impressions Of Budapest”

Todays Poster, Budapest And The Danube

One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, where nights along the Danube River are truly magical. Along the river are the Parliament building (pictured), Budapest Castle, churches and cathedrals all lit up and mirrored in the waters of the Danube. These giclée prints will soon be available in several sizes and styles, custom printed for eachContinue reading “Todays Poster, Budapest And The Danube”

Budapest And The 1956 Holiday

A Time When Hungary Remembers The Revolt From 2018 – but even more relevant today. It’s October 23rd and we are in Budapest sitting in a restaurant*. A young couple come in and sit at the table next to us. The young lady is in her twenties, attractive and is speaking Hungarian to the waitressContinue reading “Budapest And The 1956 Holiday”

Budapest And An Elegant Evening At McDonalds

In Praise of McDonalds Our first visit to Budapest was an incredible experience. It was much more than we had expected and before we went some friends advised us to be sure and visit the McDonalds at the city’s central station. A quick internet search describes it as a destination worth visiting. What American couldContinue reading “Budapest And An Elegant Evening At McDonalds”

Traveling With A Starbucks Card

Starbucks is becoming as ubiquitous as McDonalds around the world. We have become accustomed to looking for these outlets as we travel. While we are not huge fans you can expect a consistent coffee offering along with free WiFi from Starbucks as you travel. We just got home from Europe and we just jumped toContinue reading “Traveling With A Starbucks Card”

Budapest 23 October 1956

The Passage of Sixty Plus Years A Time That Hungary Remembers It’s October 23rd and we are in Budapest sitting in a restaurant. A young couple come in and sit at the table next to us. The young lady is attractive and from what I gather is speaking Hungarian to the waitress when she approaches.Continue reading “Budapest 23 October 1956”

Visiting Štúrovo On A Day Trip From Budapest

Štúrovo and Esztergom An Hour Out of Budapest Maybe it was wanting to see some of the countryside or maybe it was adding another pin to our map but on Saturday morning we set off after several days in Budapest to visit Štúrovo, Slovakia. Štúrovo is a town in Slovakia, situated on the River Danube.Continue reading “Visiting Štúrovo On A Day Trip From Budapest”