PHOTO: Budapest Castle, Seen from the Vigado Palace
Budapest Castle on the Buda side of the city, seen through a window of the newly restored Vigado Palace on the Pest side of Budapest, Hungary
Holloko, a Fairy-Tale Village in the Hungarian Hills
Perhaps it was the fairy tale I’d heard earlier in the day that put me in mind of ogres. Approaching Holloko Castle I felt like Jack, the steep path to the top of the hill serving as my beanstalk. The crenelated walls seemed more prison than castle and inside, as I descended into the bowels … Read more
PHOTO: Interior of Dohany Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
Interior of the Dohany Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary, which features a large elevated pulpit and lavish decor, is a departure from traditional synagogues that usually have a small pulpit in the center of the room and more conservative furnishings. One of the many magnificent sites seen during my Grand European Tour with Viking River … Read more
Healing Waters of the Thermal Baths in Budapest
With only three days in Budapest during my first visit to the city, I’d missed a lot of what it had to offer. Fortunately, I had a second chance to explore it more thoroughly. My Viking River Cruises Grand European Tour ended in the city that is often described as the Paris of the East. … Read more
PHOTO: Cobblestone Street in Krems an der Donau, Austria
Typical cobblestone street in Krems an der Donau, a small town on the Danube River at the eastern end of Wachau valley in southern Austria. One of the many gorgeous sights seen during my Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises.
