Soldier carrying flag

Budapest - shop till you drop

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May 22nd 2006
Hi there We are spending our last few days in our final stop Budapest before flying back home. The people in Budapest are worlds apart from Slovenia and Croatia. The Croats and Slovenes are generally slim (even by asian standards) and dress well. But here in Hungary, the people are bigger in build, more portly in size (did i tell you i was a giant in Slovenia and Croatia but a dwarf in Hunga ... 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