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Pest.

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June 19th 2007
The ride to Budapest was quick! and the train was suprisingly, English. I mean, first I went with the guys from the hostel since the whole room was heading to the same destination at the same time. Then, all the passport check people could speak really good English! haaaa.... Then came this tourist office girl, giving us maps and directions of the city. She was basically selling the hostel serv ... 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