Budapest, Hungary

Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest

It is a bittersweet feeling knowing we are now down to the last few days of the trip. We are now formally in the home-stretch, and we are doing our best to try to soak up everything we can as quickly as we can. So far, Budapest has been a great place to do that!

The Hungarian capital, Budapest, is a city of more than 3 million residents and is so-far one of the most beautiful cities we have visited on the trip. Budapest was originally two different cities. Buda, on the right bank of the Danube River, and Pest, on the left bank of the Danube. Buda and Pest were formally unified as one city on November 17, 1873.

The most striking part of the city is far is its dramatic skyline along the River. There are beautiful trails which run along both sides of the river, and they provide excellent vantage points for some of the city's most beautiful and historic architecture.

Tyler in front of the Danube River and the Hungarian Parliament Building

One of the many great statues on Andrássy Avenue

One of the best parts of the city so far, however, have been the used book stores and coffee shops! We have spent many hours in several different used book shops, and are coming home with 2 great books we bought for just around $2 USD! Additionally, there have been coffee shops on basically every corner! It is starting to feel like home.


Finally, one of the best parts of this trip has been taking the advice about what to see from friends and family. Special thanks to our good friend, Daniel, for the many hours he spent designing walking tours for us. Dan lived in Budapest a few years back, and has helped to see the city in a unique way. It was a great way to visit the city!

Janne in front of Dan's old apartment in Budapest! What a great neighborhood!