Wednesday’s Wonder: Shoes on the Danube

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Shoes on the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. Where Zoltan Street meets the Danube in Budapest, there are a line of shoes. Not … Read the rest



The Overnight Train to Serbia

“I think our train to Serbia is going to be really old” and that’s where the fun started. As we passed all the other trains at … Read the rest



We Skipped the Bath and Went Bike-Riding Instead

“I forgot…I forgot how to ride a bike.” And there it was: the shocking truth I delivered to my new husband on our honeymoon in … Read the rest



The Little Things (Literally) are Pretty Awesome

We had a plan. Our plan was to visit the House of Terror in Budapest (terrifying) and then make our way to the City Park. … Read the rest



Budapest: It’s Not “Twinkie” Sweet

“It’s like a, ummm, a…well, you know, it’s not ‘Twinkie’ sweet.” As an American, I measure the sweetness of all things, well, sweet, to that … Read the rest



Budapest: It’s Pretty

“You want the window seat?” I asked Frank. “What? Did you say you need to drop a deuce?” This short exchange has absolutely nothing to … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: A Little Princess

Wednesday’s Wonder: A Little Princess At first sight, it can easily be mistaken for a jester. Someone who makes another person laugh for a living. … Read the rest