The Balkans may be one of the least traveled areas of Europe but don’t let that make you think its not a worthwhile place to visit. The region has a fascinating and complex history expanding thousands of years, a rich culture, spectacular sights and countless natural wonders. Albena Shkodrova shares her insight with us about [...]
Here are six great reasons why you should travel by rail. 1) Accessibility Most major cities have railway stations right within the city center and are easily reachable by public transit or sometimes even within walking distance. This includes popular destinations such as Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Munich, and Warsaw. So there’s less time spent traveling [...]
Oktoberfest celebrated its 200th anniversary this year. Here are some photos of the event.
I live in Erzsébetváros, Budapest’s 7th District and, for part of it, historical Jewish District. I love to walk the streets next to my building, wandering randomly on Wesselényi utca, Dob utca or Kazinczy utca. I have been to the places more times than I can count, and yet they never lose their appeal, their [...]
It’s not too often that someone can say the phrase “til the cows come home” and mean it. But in the alpine regions of Europe, during the autumn season, this is exactly what takes place. The Almabtrieb is a pastoral custom which involves herds of cows that are decorated with colorful headdresses and bells being led to their stables for the winter. [...]
Budapest is well-known for its neoclassical buildings, but did you know there are many great examples of contemporary architecture throughout the city as well? Artur also known as the Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Center is a website dedicated to promoting and showcasing modern buildings from 1989 and onwards in Budapest and Pécs. Visitors can select from seven walkable tours shown on the map. After clicking [...]
Ever since I arrived in Budapest, I have been amazed by the beauty of the sky and the variety of colors and lights it can show at any given time of the day. I am lucky enough to have a flat whose windows are oriented towards the West, that way I am a privileged spectator [...]
On October 12, 1810, the townspeople of Munich came together to honor the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The following day, celebrations continued with various activities, including concerts, parties, balls, and even a horse race. It was so spectacular and intense that the royals of Bavaria decided to hold another event [...]
A prison is probably the last place most of us would want to spend the night, right? However, in some cases people are actually paying their way to experience life behind bars. Located in Slovenia’s capital city – Ljubljana, Hostel Celica is an artistically renovated building that was once a former prison dating back to 1883. It was closed down following [...]
If you’re looking to broaden the scope of your trips to include some less-talked-about places, with outstanding things to see and do. Here is our list of top ten underrated cities in Central & Eastern Europe. Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic Ceský Krumlov is located in the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. The city [...]
