Sometimes I visit a city and absolutely adore it, but would never want to live there. Examples that come to mind are Goreme in Cappadocia (too small and remote), Dar es Salaam (too bustling, although I’d probably give it a shot), and Florence (too touristy for its size). On the other hand, there are the places that […]
Danube River Cruise in Budapest
Our pre-planned itinerary for our three nights in Budapest was uncharacteristically sparse; we waited until we arrived and borrowed guidebooks to plan out our sightseeing route. The one thing we planned in advance, however, was a river cruise: how could we miss such a highlight in the city dramatically set on the Danube? We booked […]
The Best Views of Budapest
Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve had the pleasure of exploring. That Parliament building is stunning enough on its own, but when you get to see a panorama of the city’s unique mixture of different architectures it’s just breathtaking. As I tend to do in Europe, (see my guide to towers in […]