The Danube River region has a long history of brewing beer, and given their proximity to Czechia, which holds the record for per capita beer consumption, beer is a big part of the culture in the countries of Slovakia and Hungary. I visited the capital cities of Bratislava and Budapest, and tried a few regional... Continue Reading →
Best Things to Eat in Budapest
Hungarian cuisine is known to be some of the spiciest food in Europe, in large part due to the extensive use of spices, especially paprika, throughout many dishes. The paprika spice, made from crushed peppers, was first introduced to Hungarian cooking in the early 19th century and has since become a staple in the cuisine,... Continue Reading →
Guide to Visiting Budapest
Budapest, Hungary is a city of many personalities, as a result of the unification of the towns of Buda, Óbuda and Pest in 1873, with Buda and Óbuda on the west side of the Danube River linked to Pest on the east side by several bridges including the famed Chain Bridge. The Buda side is quieter, with the Buda... Continue Reading →

