Hungary has a long and distinguished history of winemaking. Grapes were first known to be cultivated in the area by Romans over 2000 years ago. The country’s diverse climate of hot and humid summers, dry autumns, and rainy springs to cold winters makes it an ideal place for winemaking. Its best-known wines are Tokaji Aszu, a [...]
No trip to Austria is complete without enjoying a delicious Mozartkugel. These delightfully rich chocolates are sold everywhere in the country, and are a typical Austrian souvenir. So, why not learn how to make one of the best and most unique chocolates in the world? Cafe Konditorei Dallmann located in St. Gilgen offers visitors the [...]
Budapest is filled with places to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee with a sumptuous dessert. Here are just a few of the best historic coffeehouses and confectionery shops in the city. Ruszwurm Located in the castle district of Budapest, this charming cake shop was built in 1827 by Ferenc Schwabl. Its original furnishings are [...]
Situated on the River Vltava in central Bohemia, Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. This beautiful and impressive city has become a major tourist destination in Eastern Europe. Here are some of the city’s best highlights. Prague Castle Constructed in the 9th century by Prince Borivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty, Prague Castle is [...]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and what better way to go sightseeing around where the wall once stood than in a Trabant. Besides the many events and activities celebrating its infamous destruction, there is a unique phenomenon taking place in the region – the popularity of Trabant [...]
There’s no doubt that Germans love their beer! The history of German beer dates back to the beginnings of the country when monks began to experiment with brewing around 1000 A.D. Eventually, brewing became very profitable for the monks and the country’s leaders began to implement laws surrounding the production of beer. Today, there are over 1,300 breweries across the [...]
Every hour, hundreds of visitors gather in Old Town Square to watch one of Prague’s most famous landmark’s, the Astronomical Clock also known as Orloj. The clock dates back to 1410 when it was originally built by Mikuláš of Kadan and Jan Šindel, who later became a professor at Charles University in Prague. The three [...]
The Naschmarkt is known as Vienna’s most popular and largest inner city market, stretching over 1.5 kilometers long. This historical market was first established during the 16th century as a location where milk was bottled and sold. From 1793 onwards, all fruits and vegetables brought to Vienna with carts had to be sold here, while [...]
The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest. It is currently the largest building in Hungary and the second largest Parliament in Europe. The neo-Gothic structure was built between 1885 to 1902 by the designs of architect Imre Steindl for the millennium celebrations of 1896. Construction of the building involved the efforts of nearly a [...]
Whether your interested in music, culture, food, or art – Vienna has something for everyone. Here are just a few of the best things to see and do in this wonderful part of Europe. 1. Take a tram-ride around the Ringstrasse. You’ll discover magnificent buildings, monuments, and landmarks. 2. Visit the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palace, [...]
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