Parliment

Budapest

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February 19th 2009
It's end of semester break and Jess got a whole week off (I get the whole month) so we headed for Hungary. Like most holidays when Jess was allowed to finally rest she got sick with the flu, and the day before we left we were thinking of throwing in the towel because Jess couldnt stop coughing, couldn't sleep, and felt rubbish. A good way to make enemies in hostel dorms. We headed for the doctor a ... 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