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The Best of the Buda Castle District in Budapest, Hungary

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

Doing a tour, whether self-guided or with a guide, of the Buda Castle District is one of the most popular things to do when visiting Budapest, the capital of Hungary. We decided to tour the district on our own and … Continue reading →

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Fortress with a View in Budapest, Hungary

Posted on June 24, 2019 by

The Citadella is a fortress that sits on top of Gellért Hill on the Buda side of the Danube River. The Liberty Statue that is located next to the citadel can be seen from throughout the downtown area of Pest. … Continue reading →

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Multiple Obelisks at the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

Obelisks can be found throughout the world, many of them originally coming from Egypt. Almost always, you will find them as a single obelisk that stands out on its own. The obelisks at Karnak Temple in Luxor is an example … Continue reading →

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United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

University campuses can be quite historic and beautiful and the service academies are certainly no exception. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, the United States Air Force Academy is quite beautiful. We often go to the grounds of … Continue reading →

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Matthias Church in Budapest, Hungary

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Located in the heart of the Buda Castle District in Budapest is the historic Matthias Church. The current church was built in the 1400’s in the Gothic architectural style, but it was extensively remodeled in the 19th century. The original … Continue reading →

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How Does Traveling Make You Feel?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

You will likely go through a wide range of emotions when you travel, especially when going to someplace that you’ve never been to before. It starts as you begin to plan your trip, there can be a mix of excitement … Continue reading →

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Bratislava Castle in Slovakia

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

Sitting on the hill above the city of Bratislava is the historic Bratislava Castle, the Bratislavský hrad in Slovak. The original castle dates back to the 13th century, but it was obviously modified many times over the centuries. By the … Continue reading →

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Fisherman’s Bastion in the Castle District of Budapest

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

The Buda Castle District is one of the most popular locations to visit in Budapest and the Fisherman’s Bastion is definitely one of its most unique features. Built in the late 1800’s, the Fisherman’s Bastion has some interesting architecture that … Continue reading →

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Shoes on the Danube Bank

Posted on May 30, 2019 by

One of the interesting things that we saw when we were in Budapest was a memorial to honor the citizens, most of them Jewish, who were executed along the shore of Danube River. In December 1944 and January 1945, as … Continue reading →

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The Wine and Beer of Hungary

Posted on May 29, 2019 by

We had heard in advance of going to Hungary that it was known for the wine that it produced and we certainly weren’t disappointed. In addition to having several wine regions that produce very interesting wines, we also discovered that … Continue reading →

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