Category: Europe
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The Four Most Iconic Day Trips Out of Dublin
On my first visit to Dublin, I spent a weekend in the city drinking around town. We thought about doing a day trip out to the countryside, but ended up prioritizing our stay in Dublin. Don’t make the same mistake I did! Dublin may be the most popular city in Ireland, but you need to…
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Hotel Review: Galway- The Residence Hotel
When booking our trip to Ireland, we were lucky enough to stumble across a hidden gem of a boutique hotel in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter. The Residence Hotel is located at the eastern end of Quay Street, the most popular block in town. From this location, you’re steps away from the likes of…
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Hotel Review: Dublin- Hyatt Centric The Liberties
If you’re looking for a hotel for a first time visit to Dublin, look no farther than Hyatt Centric The Liberties! Halfway between Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse- and just far enough away from Temple Bar to be away from the crowds- this Hyatt could not be in a more perfect location for my…
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How to Maximize 24 Hours in Dublin
When planning my trip to Ireland, I was repeatedly told not to spend too much time in Dublin. With that in mind, I put together the top seven can’t-miss things to do in Dublin so visitors can get the most out of their visit to the city as quickly as possible. To be clear, I…
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Is Budapest’s St Stephen’s Basilica Worth It?
One of my biggest pet peeves while traveling is when churches are costly to enter. I am of the opinion that churches should be free or at most request a voluntary donation. When I visited Budapest, one of the biggest attractions (both metaphorically and physically) is St. Stephen’s Basilica. The Neoclassical building towers above its…
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Spot the Sculpture in Budapest
I bet you didn’t know that when you visited Budapest, you’d be joining a city-wide scavenger hunt. Mykhailo Kolodko is a local Ukrainian-Hungarian artist who currently specializes in small-scale sculptures. Over the past ten or so years, Kolodko has turned Budapest into his own personal gallery with over 40 individual sculptures appearing throughout Budapest. These…
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Budapest’s Bath Culture and Spa Review
Despite being landlocked, Budapest has been known for its thermal baths for as long as the city has been around. In fact, it was officially named City of Spas in 1934. Budapest has over 120 natural hot springs that feed healing mineral water to spas throughout the city. It’s one of the reasons that Budapest…
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Experiencing the Gellért Baths of Budapest
Of the two thermal baths we visited on our trip to Budapest, the Gellért Baths were my favorite. Tragically, these are closed for renovations until 2028, but I found that even the (apparently) unrenovated baths to be lovely! This particular complex was designed in the style of Art Nouveau in 1912, but its “magical healing…
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Soaking in the Syéchenyi Thermal Baths of Budapest
Syéchenyi Thermal Baths are the most iconic and most touristy option of Budapest’s famous baths. It’s a huge complex offering eighteen pool, three of which are outside, and easily accessible from city center via the M1 Metro to the Syéchenyi Fürdő station which drops visitors immediately outside the baths. There are a few check in…
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Where to Eat In Budapest
An important thing to note for any trip to Budapest is that it is a city of reservations. You’ll have a hard time getting in to most restaurants without a reservation! It’s kind of a bummer to loose the spontaneity of the meal, but these restaurants are so good it’s worth the trouble! I primarily…