In the middle of paying for a wedding, we did not have much extra money to spend on a honeymoon. We knew we wanted to go somewhere in Europe, and after looking at all of our options, it was clear that Budapest would be a great adventure at a third of…
Read MoreNow that we’re back home, everyone is asking us how the trip was. Although we talk about the architecture and history, we can’t stop talking about the food! Before the trip, we didn’t know what traditional Hungarian food was. Whenever we looked, the top answers were goulash (a meat and vegetable stew) and sausage. To our surprise, Budapest has incredibly diverse options for…
Read MoreWe were able to stay in a hotel at the very bottom of Castle Hill, and we could actually see the top of Buda Castle from our hotel room! It was funny that we spent every day at the base of it but never explored it until our last few hours. Most attractions…
Read MoreOur most memorable experience was definitely our morning at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Gellért Bath is closer to the heart of the city, but its mostly tourists. We wanted the local experience, and although there were definitely tourists at Széchenyi, you could tell that most people there were regulars. Most people were just soaking, but our favorite were the old men playing chess! We…
Read MoreOut of all the streets we walked in Budapest, our favorite spot was the Jewish Quarter. We walked through this area of the city several times, trying to find the many Holocaust memorials, snapping pictures of street art, and trying out the ruin bars. We also stumbled across a design shop where they print local artists’ designs. It took a long time, but we finally decided on a simple…
Read MoreAs much as we try to value local favorites over tourist traps, there were a few things we had to check out. One of the most recommended places to visit was the Central Market Hall. It was on the complete other side of town from our hotel. Along the way, we walked through Váci utca, which is a famous street known for tourist gift shops and tons of restaurants. At the end of the…
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I had never really been into architecture before coming to Budapest. However, everywhere you look in Budapest, the buildings are gorgeously crafted. Even the McDonalds is located in a 100 year old baroque building. Nick and I crossed the Lanchid Chain Bridge every day to go from our hotel in Buda to all the activities and cafes in Pest. One day, we paused in the middle of the…
We didn’t quite know what to expect when we decided to honeymoon in Budapest. Neither of us are Hungarian, and we actually chose Budapest because we wanted to have a different destination than most honeymoon hot spots. Everything in Budapest completely surpassed our expectations. The best thing about Budapest was that everywhere you went, there was something…
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