There is something slightly surreal about walking into an imperial palace after it has closed to the public.
At 5pm, while most visitors were making their way back into central Vienna, I was waiting outside the entrance to Schonbrunn Palace with around fifteen other people, ready...
There is something slightly surreal about walking into an imperial palace after it has closed to the public.
At 5pm, while most visitors were making their way back into central Vienna, I was waiting outside the entrance to Schonbrunn Palace with around fifteen other people, ready...
I visited the Shoes on the Danube Bank on a cold, grey afternoon, the kind where the city feels slightly muted. The sky was low and colourless, the ground damp from recent rain, and the Danube moved past without ceremony. It wasn't dramatic weather, exactly....
Budapest is beautiful by day, but Budapest at night feels cinematic. Buildings glow, the Danube turns into a mirror, and familiar landmarks slow down, becoming quieter and more theatrical after dark.
Budapest is one of those cities that feels grand before you even arrive. Spanning both sides of the Danube and packed with dramatic architecture, it has a weight to it, like it knows its own history and is not in a rush to show it...
Trying to decide which Danube capital is best for your next city break? This is your lighthearted guide to choosing between Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade - four cities with one mighty river in common, but wildly different personalities.
Four cities, one river, and four very different personalities. The Danube might tie them together on a map, but in real life, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade could not feel more distinct. These are some of the most fascinating Danube cities, and while I didn’t...
If you're short on time but big on curiosity, Budapest is the kind of place that rewards even the briefest visit. I only had 24 hours in this stunning city (rude, I know), but it made a big impression.
Bratislava might not be the first city on your Central Europe hit list, but it should be. Compact, quirky, and quietly beautiful, Slovakia's capital is the kind of place that surprises you in the best way.