For about fifty years Hungary was ruled under the Soviet regime, like much of the Eastern bloc. In Budapest, many buildings were stripped or left neglected after 1949 until the end of the cold war in 1990. Today, there is a constant movement to restore what still exists. Monuments and structures are being renovated inside and out, and […]
What and Where to Eat in Budapest
When you’re hungry in Hungary, it’s not such a bad place to be. Classic Hungarian dishes are homestyle foods like hearty stews, meaty dishes usually with dumplings and lots of paprika, cakes and pies. And then there are Hungarian portions. Not exactly for people on a diet but comfort food is hard to pass up. Even when something tells […]
Views of Bucharest
Some destinations are just not on the tourist radar for people. The guidebooks don’t talk about them and it rarely makes it onto people’s to-travel list. I think it’s one of the reasons that pulled me to visit Romania. I always had a curiosity for this country even though I knew little about it. The only exposure to Romania I ever had was […]
Budapest Ruin Bars
Budapest may very well have the hippest nightlife in all of Europe. From its music scene like Random Trip to a plethora of funky ruin pubs, this city after dark is completely different than anything you might find back home. (it’s also the perfect city to get engaged). But what the heck is a ruin pub […]
Street Art in Budapest
Not far from the picturesque Danube, Parliament building or Basilica, there is an alternative side to Budapest – an indie music scene with (shockingly good) local talent, ruin pubs that have sprung up from a grassroots level and now an emerging street art scene. The street art scene in Budapest is not as apparent as it is […]
Life in Prague and Why We Love It
Prague became our travel base this summer. Living and taking in the charm of this central European city has been one of our favourite experiences. Mainly because it doesn’t cost us very much to live here, and there is never a shortage of free and cheap things to do in Prague. Our biggest expense was […]
