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Budapest... Beautiful.

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August 11th 2013
Umm.... did you know that Budapest is so beautiful?? I didn't. I so didn't. Having lived and travelled in Europe over the years, I had heard of many beautiful worth-visiting places, and many have not lived up to the reputation. And then, I went to Budapest, Hungary. Quite on a whim, invited by a friend and fuelled by the realisation that I had not taken anywhere near sufficient self-tim ... 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