Things to Do and See in Eger, Hungary
Things to Do and See in Eger Where to take a holiday in Hungary? One of our readers recommended the town of Eger in the Northeastern part of the country. A pretty town with beautiful churches …
Our Taste Hungary inspired Budapest Food Tour. How we saved big bucks
Our Taste Hungary inspired Budapest Food Tour Note: This post dates back to 2015 and prices and exchange rates have changed. But now, more than ever, you get better value doing your own …
Budapest: The time I was almost punched in the face at the Hummus Bar
Budapest: The time I was almost punched in the face at the Hummus Bar Right up the street from Budapest’s Great Synagogue is the Hummus Bar. We had just ordered – the Shawarma plate for me, the …
One month in Budapest
One month in Budapest: Experiences and impressions This weekend we’ll be celebrating a month in Budapest. Someone asked me yesterday how I liked Budapest. It’s something I’ve been putting off …
A year of Airbnb apartments
A year of Airbnb apartments Note: This is an older post dating back to 2015. ————— We had never used Airbnb before last summer. Move the clock forward and we’ve …
The things we don’t like about Italy
Remembering the things we don’t like about Italy Note: This is an older post. But like Italy, it is timeless… 🙂 ————————- We love Italy. We came …
Why Piran (Slovenia) is worth visiting
Why Piran (Slovenia) is worth visiting Like Ljubljana, Piran is small. All of Slovenia’s towns and cities seem to be small. But damn is it pretty! You can see the Italian influence in Piran. The town …
Is Ljubljana (Slovenia) worth visiting?
Is Ljubljana (Slovenia) worth visiting? Ljulbjana is one of the prettiest, most charming capitals in Europe. It is laid back (you could say sleepy), clean, and somehow feels like somewhere out of a …
What’s Zagreb like? Reflections on scams, graffiti, and pleasant surprises
Zagreb. For me, the name evokes images of depressingly grey Russian-style apartment blocks and big guys named Igor. Our first impressions arriving in Zagreb didn’t dissuade from those …