While wandering through the back alleys of Old Town (trying to avoid the crowds), we stumbled upon a small yellow sign which read, “cold drinks with the most beautiful view.” Not a single phrase in the English language could’ve signal a stronger yes in my heart, so we followed the sign and were led straight … Read more
A large portion of our trip so far has been dedicated to visiting WWII historical sites. We’ve been to Auschwitz, The Krakow Ghetto, and Schindler’s Factory. It’s been emotionally heavy so on our first day in Munich we decided to lighten things up and head to Hofbrauhaus, one of the most famous beer halls in … Read more
A visit to the largest church in Hungary was on our list of things to do in Budapest. Not just because churches consistently have some of the best views, but because I desperately needed a way to burn some extra calories so that I could consume more langos (aka fried bread). With 324 steps to … Read more
Hungary’s thermal bath culture has been alive for over 2,000 years and if it is your first time in Budapest, a visit to the spa is a must add stop on your itinerary. With 100+ thermal springs beneath the city that filter over 70 million liters (18.5 million gallons) of water each day, Budapest has … Read more
It’s nearly impossible to read anything about Budapest without the mention of ruin bars, and Szimpla Kert is reigning Queen of this popular nightlife trend. Located in Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, which was home to the Jewish Ghetto during WWII, Szimpla Kert was the first bar to set up shop within the abandoned ruins of a … Read more
