Budapest was never really high on my “To Travel” list, and to be honest, I really don’t know why. Paul had been to Budapest last year and raved about how beautiful (and cheap) it was, but for some reason I was never drawn there. As I had a few day before heading to Switzerland, and my mom suggested Budapest following Prague. Mainly because it’s cheap and I could get there easily by bus or train. Just like that, Budapest was the next on my list. 

Traveling from Prague, at first I decided to take the bus. Unfortunately, I was 3 mins late and missed it and Flixbus wouldn’t use the money I spent towards a new ticket (don’t even get me started). So I bought a train ticket instead. Considering it was a 6 and a half hour ride, it went by fairly fast.

Upon arriving in Budapest, I took the metro and made my way to my hostel where I met Rita & Ines. Both from Portugal and traveling via train throughout Europe for 2 weeks. They were on their last night in Budapest, so I tagged along for dinner and they showed me a few ruin bars (abandoned buildings that have been converted into pubs/clubs) and shared their insight into what the city had to offer. 

The next day (you guessed it) I went on the walking tour and got to see how beautiful Budapest really is. Having experienced a little of what Budapest’s nightlife had to offer, I was really amazed by how much the city changed during the day. One thing our tour guide said was to always look up when walking through the streets of Buapest, you never know what Angels will be smiling down at you. The buildings in Budapest were often adorned with angels, so it was definitely fitting. 

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The following day I decided to wander around on my own. I was unusually drawn to the Parliament building, so that’s where I started. On my way there, I stumbled upon the “Shoes On The Danube.” This is a memorial to the Jews who were shot into the river by militiamen in Budapest during WWII. Then I took the #2 tram along the river and caught a boat ride on the Danube.

Shoes On the Danube​

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Budapest really is a sight to be seen…so what are you waiting for?! Buy your ticket and see for yourself..don’t just take my word for it.
‘Till later…

Ciao!

-A ❤