The Mighty Danube River

Serbia to Hungary

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October 5th 2006
The journey from Macedonia to Budapest, Hungary, consisted of a very long bus ride through most of Serbia to Belgrade, then an overnight train into Hungary. We only had 2 nights in Budapest, but we explored quite a bit of this beautiful city by foot, taking in the riverfront all lit up at night, soaking in some national springs at one of the popular therman baths, and meeting up with two loc ... 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