The Danube

BUDAPEST 2

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April 6th 2006
I like European complimentary breakfasts. The best I ever had was at a small hotel in the medievel town of Voltera in Tuscany. The juice was fresh (not from concentrate), the meat procurred locally I'm sure, the bread and croissants of perfect consistency and the coffee was brewed to perfection. It raised the breakfast bar and even though most continental breakfasts do not come close to such exce ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more