Revolution Day in Budapest is an exciting time to be in the city. On March 15, the entire city dresses up in red, white and green to commemorate the Revolution and Independence from the Austrian Empire in 1848-49. It’s probably the most important day for Hungarians because it recognizes revolutionaries who protested for new freedoms like religion and free speech […]
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Random Trip: Indie Music Scene in Budapest
When I first heard of it, it sounded like the name of a sedative drug. But it happened to be one of the coolest things Dan and I experienced in Budapest. Random Trip is the city’s underground music scene (not a drug) and you won’t exactly find it in the guidebooks. We learned about Random Trip through Hajnalka, a […]
A Proposal in Budapest
Yep. You read correctly. It’s official. We’re engaged! It’s exciting, crazy and surprising all at the same time! To be honest, I don’t know anyone else who could handle my OCD for excessive organization and my fluctuating indecisiveness. But after a cold March night strolling along the Danube, Dan popped the question and I said yes! Our Story We met […]
Aventura Boutique Hostel Budapest
Before we bought our apartment in Budapest, we travelled using Airbnb or we opted for luxury hostels. On a recent trip we were invited to stay at the Aventura Boutique Hostel to experience their hostel brand. They’ve just been awarded one of the best designer hostels in Budapest, and is top-rated by Booking.com. but here is what […]
Etyek Village: Budapest’s Secret Vineyard
Great wine is found in even the most unlikely of places. Like the time I discovered wine in Imola in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna and most recently, wine country in Hungary. Yes, Hungary has its own wine region! Just a short drive from the capital to Etyek, this is the perfect day trip from Budapest. Although wine tourism […]