Looking Back on a Year of Travel
We have come to the end of the road and after 379 days without a home we are content to be back in familiar territory. After researching destinations, hotels, transit, activities and other travel needs on a daily basis, … Continued
A Day Around Ljubljana, Slovenia
“So, where are you going next?” our host in Budapest asked us. We looked at one another embarrassed, “We don’t know how to say it, the capital of Slovenia.” “Ljubljana?” “That’s the one!” Going from Slovakia to Slovenia over … Continued
Facts about Budapest and Tips for Visitors
1. Hungarian People Refer to Themselves as Magyars Magyar is not only how citizens refer to themselves, it is also the Hungarian name for the language. The word is derived from the most prominent Hungarian tribe called Megyer. … Continued
Getting to Know Bratislava, Slovakia
If I asked you to tell me three things about Slovakia could you? Before visiting, I probably couldn’t and I have Slovakian ancestry. Reading through the family history I had always wondered what the land of my ancestors was … Continued
Spending the Day at Wiener Wiesn Fest – Austria’s Oktoberfest
Sausage, pretzels, and beer, sounds like a good birthday. Add to that multiple oompah bands, lederhosen and a trip to Austria and you have the makings of an unforgettable day. The Wiener Wiesn-Fest is where we spent … Continued