From the moment we stepped off the train in Budapest, I felt like I was transplanted to New York City. Except instead of skyscrapers, there were low buildings with lavish facades from an incredible mix of architectural styles. But the same aloof rushing urbanites, the same thriving subculture, the same gilded upper-crust establishments juxtaposed with […]
A Quick Stop in Slovakia
After a whirlwind week with friends, touring four cities across three countries, and participating in the merriment of Oktoberfest…. Chris and I were ready for some down time. Two nights in Bratislava, Slovakia (using the last of our Club Carlson points) were just what the doctor ordered. As much as we love Airbnb, white fluffy […]
Coffee and Cake, Hapsburgs and Ham Hock in Vienna
Our next stop was the polar opposite of beer-chugging Munich during Oktoberfest. The stately aristocrat of Europe, Vienna is known for classical music, fancy cake and fine wine, and grandiose buildings. It’s a city where people linger in cafes for hours over a single coffee and pastry and everyone knows how to waltz. It was […]
The Oktoberfest Post
This post, like our actual visit to the city, will be light on Munich and heavy on beer. Why? Our Munich schedule was brutal; we arrived late Friday evening, planned to get in line around 6am on Saturday for a good spot at Oktoberfest, and then had to catch a train to Vienna Sunday morning. […]
Pleasantly Surprised by Split
After leaving the cruise ship-chaos of Dubrovnik, I was pleasantly surprised by its neighbor to the north, Split. Split has a lot of things going for it: a waterfront promenade, beaches along the Adriatic shoreline, a green market, trendy restaurants and wine bars, and fantastic Roman ruins. Even though Split has its fair share of […]
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