January 2014

What I like most in Vienna is that it is situated in the heart of Europe, which means that you can easily reach other countries by car for a weekend excursion. Munich, Venice, Budapest, and of course Bratislava first come to my mind.

Did you know that the capital of Slovakia and the capital of Austria are the closest capitals in Europe? There are no other capitals in Europe which are as close to each other like Vienna and Bratislava. 50 minutes by car and you are in another country, where people speak another language.

So my dear friends, these are the things that I especially like in Bratislava:

1. The city center with its Old Town Hall and Opera & Ballet House is small, picturesque, and easy to get around.

2. Love for the Bratislava airport and its Ryanair flight connections to London, Rome, and Paris!

3. All my love to the Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant. You can have an amazing dinner with the view of the illuminated castle of Bratislava.

4. A smoothie and chocolate cake at the observation deck on top of the Novy Most Bridge with stunning views of the city.

5. Walking on the banks of the Danube River and meeting friends over a cup of tea.

6. Greentree Cafe in Bratislava’s downtown. Bring your book, order a cheese cake, and relax!

7. Taking pictures of the funny quirky statues around the old town such as Cumil, Napoleon’s Army Soldier, Hans Christian Andersen, and Paparazzi.

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“To travel is very useful, it makes the imagination work, the rest is just delusion and pain. Our journey is entirely imaginary, which is its strength.” Journey to the End of Night, Louis-Ferdinand Céline.

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January 12, 2014 by silia | 0 comment

10 things to do in Budapest

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10 things that I like to do when in Budapest:

1. Kürtőskalács. Write down the name and ask for it! I don’t know how to pronounce it, but it tastes delicious.

2. Enjoying a coffee at the Café New York.

3. Walking along the Andrássy Avenue reaching Heroes’ Square.

4. Enjoying the sun at the tables of the Café Gerbeaud watching people come by.

5. Gazing at the stunning view of the city from Fisherman’s Bastion.

6. Savoring the smoked salmon filled with cheese cream and goulash soup in the Κiskakukk restaurant.

7. Having a Sunday brunch at the Gundel Restaurant. Beware that you probably need a reservation, otherwise they don’t let you enter the door!

8. Walking along the Danube River and watching the city lights is like taking part in a spy drama.

9. Diving into the vibrant night life in the popular Liszt Ferenc tér and Ráday utca.

10. The Shoes on the Danube Promenade is the saddest memorial I have ever seen in my life. It takes me immediately back to the day when the Jews fell into the river after having been shot during the World War II.

The Diamond on the Danube is also famous for its thermal baths. At this point I have to confess my disappointment for the Szechenyi Bath. It looks so beautiful in the photos, but I would never go there again. I am a Spa Therme lover and unfortunately Szechenyi Bath didn’t meet my expectations.