Why we keep falling in love with Prague
Photos showing why we keep falling in love with Prague This was our 3rd time in Prague. The first time we spent 3 months here. Last year we came back and spent a week. This time we came back for a …
Würzburg, the city of churches. And why Germany is the “most civilized place on earth”
Würzburg and why Germany is the most civilized place on earth I don’t think we’ve seen as many astounding highlights in one small city as we’ve seen in Würzburg. Over the course of …
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 …