Europe

There simply is no way to tour Europe and not be awestruck by its scenic beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.

WISMAR

Our journey to Iceland has started in Wismar – a city in northern Germany, on the Baltic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval city center with its monumental churches. In this cold weather, we were strolling across the cobbled streets to the impressive marketplace with its...

HOLLÓKÖ

We made overnight and last sightseeing during our Balkan trip in Hollókő – a two-street village nestled in a tranquil valley. Above the village is a 13th-century castle built against Mongol invasion. Old Village (Ófalu) has 67 houses and outbuildings protected by UNESCO. The village has...

EGER

We made a half-day visit to the city filled with beautifully preserved baroque buildings. Eger is a city in northern Hungary. At its heart is elegant, tree-lined Kossuth Lajos Street. Buildings along this stretch include County Hall, with its fine wrought-iron gate, and Eszterházy Károly...

POROSZLÓ

We found a quiet place for an overnight in the little village Poroszló near Lake Tisza. It is one of its main attractions, which offers excellent recreation for lovers of water sports and fishermen. Sights include the Calvinist church, the Roman Catholic Church, the Village Hall, and the...

HORTOBÁGYI

On our way to Slovakia, we passed Hortobágyi – a village in 800 km2 large national park in eastern Hungary, rich with folklore and cultural history. One of its most iconic sites is the Nine-holed Bridge. This Arch bridge is the longest road stone bridge in historic Hungary prior to 1921...

DEBRECEN

After a long inspection on the border between Romania and Hungary, we made it for the lunch in the second-largest city in Hungary, its name has been synonymous with wealth and conservatism since the 16th century. Flanked by the golden Great Church and the historic Aranybika hotel...