by eandl | May 23, 2013 | Food & Drink, International Travel
We couldn’t make a weekend in Tokaj work, so instead, we visited a handful of Budapest wine bars to get a sampling of what Hungary had to offer. A lot of the places we went only featured Hungarian wines so with the help of friendly staff we were able to try lots...
by eandl | May 20, 2013 | Food & Drink, International Travel
Cooking classes in foreign countries are a great way to not only learn how to cook new things but also to learn about the culture of the place you are visiting. I had such a fabulous time in Chiang Mai that when Eric mentioned he found a few cooking school options in...
by eandl | May 19, 2013 | International Travel
Churches and Synagogues St. Stephen’s Cathedral dominates the surrounding buildings and also features a lovely square with great people watching (plus wine and gelato!) St. Stephen’s Cathedral from the Bastion St. Stephen’s Cathedral from the square...
by eandl | May 18, 2013 | International Travel
Bridges Budapest is separated by the Danube River, so there are a number of bridges that bring the two sides together. The Chain Bridge is probably the most famous, and heavily trafficked, as it connects the center of both cities. The famous Chain Bridge linking Buda...
by eandl | May 17, 2013 | International Travel
Leandra’s grandmother was born in Budapest, and that has fueled her interest in visiting Budapest for several years. This past April we made our first trip, spending most of our time exploring districts 1,5,6 and 7. Some of our findings: the Hungarian language...