Category: Hungary

  • Budapest – the cruise, the shoes, and the Buda side

    River Cruise We took an hour-long river cruise to experience Budapest in all of its illuminated glory. Shoes on the Danube This holocaust memorial contains 60 pairs of bronze shoes representing Jews who were shot and thrown in the Danube by the fascist Arrow Cross Party in Hungary. The Danube river’s level rose significantly while…

  • Budapest – Queen of the Danube

    Beautiful city straddling the Danube River, unites the historic towns of Buda and Pest. Officially merged in 1873, this enchanting city offers captivating sights. We spent 3 full days and 4 nights and would have liked more time to enjoy the city’s charm. Around Budapest (the Pest side) Ruin Bars Bike Tour of Budapest Of course we did…