Joseph's Boots

In 1956 the Hungarian people revolted against the Russians (who were occupying the country at the time). Symbolic of the uprising was the destruction of a statue of Stalin, leaving nothing but these lonely, but awfully large, boots as a memento.

Bedless in Bratislava, and at Home in Budapest

May 8th 2008
Bedless in Bratislava A lot of things in life require very careful planning; without it you can often end up stuck out in the cold, so to speak. Some people take this issue very seriously, these are the people who won’t leave home without a retinue of translators, guides, organizers, and pack-mules, all prepared to follow a pre-defined itinerary between pre-booked hotels and pre-planne ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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

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