On our first trip to Budapest in the spring of 2015, the craft beer revolution was just taking hold in the city. It wasn’t easy finding craft beer bars in Budapest, but those we did find had an impressive selection of local brews.… Read the rest
6 Things to do in Budapest on a budget
Budapest, as a city, is an extremely affordable destination. However, as we started our research into what to see and do on a Budapest city break, we quickly realized how easily a budget Budapest trip could go bust. Almost every tourist attraction charges an entry fee – some upwards of nearly $20 USD.… Read the rest
Top 10 Highlights of our Amsterdam to Budapest Cruise
There are multiple ways to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest – planes, trains, buses and cars can be used to quickly get from Point A to Point B – but an Amsterdam to Budapest cruise isn’t about getting from one place to another: it’s about the journey.… Read the rest
Budapest 3-Day Itinerary
Packed with iconic sights, an incredible history and a lively nightlife, Budapest, Hungary certainly knows how to entertain its guests! Whether you’re a nature lover or admirer of architecture, there to marvel at monuments or partying the night away, on a low budget or seeking a luxury escape, you can find what suits your style in Budapest.… Read the rest
Affordable experiences in Budapest: Spa, Opera, Dinner
Budapest is a big city. It is full of iconic sights, bridges and interesting neighborhoods – and a lot of walking in between. There are a plethora of cafes to get us going in the morning and bars that keep us out late at night.… Read the rest
Meeting and making friends in Budapest
friend – noun \’frend\ : a person who you like and enjoy being with
We expand that definition to more specifically include: 1. a person who travels from the United States to Hungary to join you on your travels; 2. a person you randomly met five months prior at a bar in Spain and reconnect with in Budapest; 3.… Read the rest
Budapest’s City Park and Heroes’ Square
Northeast from Budapest’s city center is a 302 acre enclave of green space, simply named City Park. The origins of the park date back to the 13th century, however, it wasn’t until the early 19th century that it became a public park.… Read the rest
Gellert Hill in Budapest: 3 sights to see
After exploring Budapest’s iconic sights and Castle Hill sights, we ventured further south along the Danube River to Gellert Hill, the tallest hill in central Budapest at 771 feet. The hill is named for Bishop Gellert, a monk who was brought to Hungary in the year 1000 by King Istvan to aid in converting people to Christianity.… Read the rest
Castle Hill sights in Budapest
Our second day of discovering Budapest, we headed to the west side of the river (the Buda side) to explore the palace, church and other Castle Hill sights. Once we were across Chain Bridge, we immediately ascended a set of shaded stairs to Parade Square, which sits between the Royal Palace and Matthias Church.… Read the rest
4 Iconic Budapest sights
When we think of Budapest, what comes to mind are images of the massive parliament building, the towering cathedral, and Chain Bridge that spans the Danube River and connects Buda to Pest. Even though we have 11 days to discover the city, our first mission was to see these four iconic Budapest sights.… Read the rest