Saying “Szia” to Budapest, the Paris of the East

Saying “Szia” to Budapest, the Paris of the East

Budapest, Hungary. One of Europe’s classic capitals and my first stop after returning to Europe following my mad dash to the States. Budapest had been my departure point to the U.S. three weeks earlier, but my visit then had lasted mere hours so I didn’t see...
Why I Took a 12,000 Mile Detour

Why I Took a 12,000 Mile Detour

I recently returned to Europe after a quick detour to the U.S. The trip was last-minute, but it was a great chance to visit family and friends that I hadn’t seen in a long time. So why exactly did I traipse half-way around the world just to come right back...