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Day 32 21st June Slovenia - Budapest

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June 23rd 2011
Day 32 21st June Slovenia - Budapest The day dawned bright – very bright – it was going to be a scorcher and we were to spend most of it in Big Bess traversing from Slovenia into Croatia and up into Hungary. It was a long but easy ride as most of it was on motorways – rather expensive and new motorways doubtless funded by the European Union (or, to be more precise, our taxes!). Our u ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest » Pest

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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