Among My Souvenirs

During my stay in Budapest, I had the opportunity to visit the little town of Szentendre. Sze…. what? you may ask. Where is that? Szentendre (means Saint Andrew) is located 13.6 miles (about 22 km) from Budapest, on the left bank of the Danube.  The town can be easily reached by bus, train or bus. You may have never heard about it but it is a popular day trip from Hungary’s capital.  Yes, it is located a stone’s throw from the big city.  But, there is more.  It is one of the few towns (or areas) in the country were a Mediterranean atmosphere can be felt. On top of that, the aesthetics of the place are a big draw.  Think cobblestone streets, pastel colored buildings, cute squares, narrow alleys and churches with long spires. Szentendre is that and much more! There is not a lot of information about what happened in the area during medieval times.  It is known the Magyars (founders of the Kingdom of Hungary) found the place inhabited and decided to rebuild the Roman remains found aro...

An absolutely incredible place to visit, Budapest is one of the prettiest cities in Europe, and no visit to Hungary’s capital is complete without stopping by one of the beautiful Budapest thermal baths. For over 2000 years people have flocked to Budapest for its waters’ healing powers and medicinal properties, so relaxing in the baths is an absolute must when visiting the city. Budapest is known as the City of Spas, many of the Budapest baths date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and were built by the Ottomans, although each bath has its own unique style and feel. While some of them have fun whirlpools and pool parties in the evenings and nighttime, others are more relaxing and are the perfect place for a massage or wallow in the pool. Yet other bathhouses in Budapest were built during the 20th century when Budapest was the co-capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The grand imperial buildings look spectacular as you kick back and relax in the warm waters. The therma...