The beautiful bridges

Budapest!!

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June 25th 2011
I woke up for my first day in Budapest and walked out for breakfast. The Aboriginal hostel is already a great place in my book since they give you a free breakfast! I got some cereal and freshly made waffles and sat down at the large table where about 5 people were already sitting and finishing up their breakfast. I introduced myself and talked to the others over breakfast, there was an older A ... read more

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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