Tag: things to do
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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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Manhattan Meander- Walking the Length of Manhattan NYC
Is it just me or is everyone seeing about a million different videos of people walking from the top to the bottom of Manhattan in a single day? I have lived in New York for my whole life, and I have started to make a point of exploring my city like a tourist. Too many…
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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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Eat and Drink Nashville
You can’t go to Nashville without experiencing some of that Southern hospitality in the form of food and drinks! I picked out my favorite places to grab a bite and a seat while exploring Music City- plus some can’t-miss classics.
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Iconic 8-Day German Roadtrip Itinerary
Germany has a rich history and plenty of towns that reflect both its medieval past and it’s forward-thinking future. As of 2024, Germany is the seventh most visited country in the world so you know there’s got to be a ton to see and do! I have been lucky enough to visit Germany several times,…
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Visiting Drachenburg Castle
Caution: Here Be Dragons. Just kidding- but the Neo-Gothic Drachenburg Castle is named for its location on the Drachenfels hill (or Dragon’s Rock in English) and they really lean into the medieval styling. Schloss Drachenburg is located in Königswinter, just South of Bonn and an easy commute from Cologne. There is a direct train from…
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The Fairytale Town of Idstein Germany
The tiny town of Idstein has practically leapt straight from the pages of a fairytale. The half timbered fachwerk buildings with their colorful paint and crooked towers are so whimsical that I felt like I’d stumbled into a movie set during my visit. There’s even a tower reminiscent of Rapunzel! I actually had to google…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest
Hi, it’s me- the first timer. I visited Oktoberfest for the very first time in 2024. I researched a lot before I went and I had a blast during my visit, but I am by no means an expert on Oktoberfest. Instead I aim to provide a guide about things that I wish I’d known…
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Colorado National Monument Is A Total Sleeper Hit
Having only stopped at Colorado National Monument as part of a longer road trip, I was surprised by how much I ended up enjoying this Colorado gem! Although not technically one of the famous 63 National Parks, this National Monument is still serviced by the National Parks Service, and visitors will find a lot of…