Is Bratislava worth a day trip from Vienna?
Is Bratislava worth a day trip from Vienna? I’m always seeing the above question on internet forums. I had searched the question myself, wondering if it was really worth doing the 1-hr trip from …
Vienna Vs Budapest (and comparisons to Beyoncé)
Vienna Vs Budapest (and comparisons to Beyonce) We had just left Budapest for Vienna. I’ll have some thoughts on the comparisons between the two cities in a second. But what first came to mind …
Why Peles castle is the one place you can’t miss in Romania
Why Peles castle is the one place you can’t miss in Romania Peles Castle is the most beautiful castle we’ve seen anywhere and was, without a doubt, our sightseeing highlight in Romania. …
What to See around Brasov, Romania (including Bran Castle)
What to See around Brasov, Romania There are some easy day trips from Brasov, including to the famous Bran Castle (also known as “Dracula’s Castle”). You may find yourself surprised …
Why you should Visit Brasov, Romania. And what you should know if planning a longer stay…
Why you should Visit Brasov, Romania It’s taken us a bit of time to put our feelings together about Brasov. It’s definitely a very pretty place and worth a visit. But as ‘slow travellers’ who will …
Budapest to Brasov on the Night Train
Budapest to Brasov on the Night Train Lissette has always dreamed of the luxury and romance of the Orient Express. Since that doesn’t operate anymore she got the next best thing: Budapest to …
The Most Beautiful Cafés in Budapest
The Most Beautiful Cafés in Budapest Budapest has some of the most beautiful, opulent coffee houses we’ve seen anywhere. A thriving coffee culture started in Budapest around 1910 and …
The Coolest Ruin bars in Budapest
The Coolest Ruin bars in Budapest. Lissette and I aren’t the types to hang around in bars. But we fell in love with something unique to Budapest – ruin bars. What’s a ruin bar? Typically it is an old, …
Review of the Imola Hotel Platán, Eger (Hungary)
Review of the Imola Hotel Platán We don’t usually do hotel reviews on this website. In this case the hotel was as much the destination as the town of Eger itself. We wanted a spa vacation and that was …