Day Trip from Budapest: Esztergom, Hungary

Esztergom is a city in northern Hungary, located close to the capital of Budapest. It stands on the bank of the Danube, right on the border with Slovakia. Known for being home to the largest church in Hungary, Esztergom used to be the capital of Hungary until the mid-13th century. Today, it’s a popular stop…

Best Places to Take Selfies in Budapest, Hungary

Selfies…love or hate them, we all take them. Whether they make it on our social media channels – or blogs- is another story. But some cities are so beautiful that it’s a shame to take a selfie and not share it with the world. Such a city is Budapest and we’ve taken (way too) many…

The Clay Castle in Fairies Valley, Romania

Once upon a hot Sunday, two cars were headed to the Clay Castle in Fairies’ Valley. No, it’s not the start of a fairy tale but it is the start of a tale. A hot but short one. I’ve heard about, seen photos, and talked about the Clay Castle (Ro: Castelul de Lut) near Sibiu,…

12 Best Places to Visit in Hungary

Although a small country, Hungary is dotted with interesting places to visit and things to do. Eger and Tokaj are known for the amazing wines, while Budapest is where you cannot really get bored. From the thermal spas and aqua parks available in many cities to the enchanting Danube Embankment in Budapest, the interesting ruins…