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Belgrade

Which Danube Capital Is Best for You?

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Last Updated on February 20, 2026 by Hazel M

St Sava Temple in Belgrade, Serbia, with its striking white stone façade and large teal-green domes topped with gold crosses. The sky is partly cloudy, and bare winter trees frame the lower edge of the cathedral. 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.
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Danube Daydreams: Vienna to Belgrade, and Everything In Between 🌊

In Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 19, 2026 by Hazel M

View across the Danube in Budapest during winter daylight, with riverside walkway and pedestrians in the foreground and pastel-coloured buildings and hills of Buda lining the opposite bank under a pale sky. 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...
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Is Belgrade Worth Visiting? My Honest Impressions

In Serbia   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 19, 2026 by Hazel M

Stunning aerial view of a historic European town with red-tiled roofs, a church steeple, and a river backdrop, showcasing scenic architecture and tranquil surroundings. Belgrade is a city that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It’s bold, raw, occasionally beautiful, occasionally baffling - and rarely boring. I spent five days exploring Belgrade, and came away with mixed feelings that still sit with me today.
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Things to Do in Belgrade: Grit, Grace & the Danube Beat

In Serbia   •  

Last Updated on February 14, 2026 by Hazel M

Vibrant cityscape of Bratislava at sunset showcasing historic buildings, riverfront, and Dóm svätého Martina, capturing the charm of Slovakia's capital. Belgrade is a city that makes you feel things – not always softly, and not always what you expect. It’s bold, rough-edged, and full of contrasts. You’ll see a gleaming new promenade and, five minutes later, a crumbling brutalist block covered in graffiti. It’s not...
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