Photo of the Week: Margaret Bridge, Budapest
One of our favourite things to do in Budapest was walk along the Danube to see the bridges and famous landmarks lit up at night. We started our walk at…
How to Spend 3 Days in Budapest- Our Itinerary
As our train pulled away from Prague, I was excited to spend the next 3 days in Budapest, yet also feeling a little uneasy. I wasn’t quite sure what to…
Gellért Hill and the Citadella, Budapest- A Mix of History and Beautiful Views
Gellért Hill is the place to go for the best panoramic views of Budapest. From the top, you get unrivaled views the Danube river and both sides of the city- Buda and Pest….
Photo of the Week: Gellért Monument, Budapest
Across from Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge is a stone staircase leading up to a large memorial for St. Gellért, Hungary’s first missionary. The statue’s location is not only dramatic in terms…
Photo of the Week: Matthias Church, Budapest
Matthias Church is understandably one of the main attractions on Castle Hill in Budapest. After all, it is one of Hungary’s most important churches. It has hosted many coronations since its…
The Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest- Facts, Photos and Tips for Visiting
Budapest’s most recognizable building (and Hungary’s largest), sits majestically along the east bank of the Danube. The Hungarian Parliament building is unmissable during a trip to Budapest– its buttresses, towers…
Castle Hill, Budapest- Self-Guided Tour of the Points of Interest
Crowning the hilly west bank of the Buda side of Budapest is Castle Hill, a district packed with historic sites and famous for its splendid vistas. Our first day in…
Budapest Spas- Reviews and Tips for Visiting Thermal Baths in Budapest
Budapest is not just the capital of Hungary; this exciting European city also carries another official title- Spa City. Budapest Spas- The Thermal Baths in Budapest The thermal spas in…
Photo of the Week: Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest
Fisherman’s Bastion was my favourite place on Castle Hill in Budapest. It’s a unique looking structure built in neo-gothic and neo-romanesque styles, different from anything else you will see in…
Five Weeks in Europe- Our Itinerary’s Hits and Misses
For our honeymoon, Mike and I decided to spend five weeks in Europe. We travelled to six different countries experiencing everything from small lakeside villages in the mountains, to one…
Capture the Colour- Photo Series
Last year, Travel Supermarket launched a photo contest for travel bloggers called Capture the Colour. It was so successful, that this year they are doing it again. I had never…