Party City!

Budapest, Hungary June 11, 2025 A popular destination of tourists of all stripes, Budapest sees a constant stream throng its streets. The shops, cafes and restaurants are packed. But it is later in the evening that it begins to pulsate. In the recent years Budapest has earned a reputation of a party city and people … More Party City!

A Portrait of Pest

Budapest, Hungary June 9, 2025 Humming with life, Pest sprawls to the east of the Danube and makes up most of Budapest. I got here and immediately knew I would spend many more days here than I’d planned. Widespread with broad avenues, green parks, quirky statues and graceful buildings, it seduces easily. Each building is … More A Portrait of Pest

Beguiled by Buda

Budapest, Hungary June 7, 2025 Along a gentle bend in the Danube lies the city of Budapest, split into two by the river. I walk along the east bank and look out to the west. Across the river is a long ridge, just high enough to afford good views all along the banks.  This is … More Beguiled by Buda