Train to Budapest, probably

Budapest, Hungary

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September 25th 2011
Friday is travelling day, from the sleepy Slovak Tatras to the bustle of Budapest in Hungary. We start on the Tatras' private railway to Poprad. We then wait on a cold platform for the train which is to take us almost to the Slovak border. We know the train started 6 hours ago in Bratislava, so it is with some surprise that we see it rolling in bang on time. It is packed, so we have to sta ... 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