Top 7 Reasons to Visit Budapest During Winter

Winter in Central-Eastern Europe conjures images of snow, mulled wine, and wearing an entire wardrobe so that you won’t feel cold outside. Over the past years (thanks, global warming), winter is quite mild in this area but the cold spells can show up anytime (like the 2016-2017 really cold temperatures in late December have proven).

Best Destinations for Weekend Trips in Europe

Ah, the (long) weekend! A quick getaway can do wonders for your health and mood! Whether you just want to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, take a romantic trip with your beau, or have some fun with your friends, weekend trips in Europe are exactly what you’ve been looking for.

What to Do in Budapest When It Rains

Budapest gets, on average, between 5 and 8 days of rain each month, with the rainiest months being, of course, during the shoulder season. We have traveled to Budapest at various times of the year and we did get rained or (and) even downright soaked.

Traditional Christmas Food in Romania

With Christmas approaching (a bit too) fast, I decided to write a bit about the Christmas food in Romania that we eat here for this occasion. Here being Arad, Romania, an area in which the cuisine has a lot of similarities with the Hungarian one and is quite different than the cuisine in the southern…