If you’ve been following me on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook you may have noticed things have been a little quiet on my end. I’ve been off the radar the last little while. Truth is, Dan and I have been working on making a (crazy) idea, a reality. It’s something that we both thought was virtually unimaginable – […]
Budapest
Views of Budapest
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 […]
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 […]
Revolution Day Festival in Budapest
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 […]