Category: Spring Break 2024 Budapest to Bucharest

Our final day in Budapest was nothing short of iconic. With tired feet from days of exploring castles, synagogues, and cobbled streets, we treated ourselves to a few indulgent hours at one of the city’s most beloved institutions: the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Nestled in the heart of City Park, Széchenyi is the largest medicinal bath…

During our time in Budapest, we had the opportunity to visit the magnificent Dohány Street Synagogue, a site that is not only visually striking but also deeply significant in European Jewish history. As the second-largest synagogue in the world—second only to the Temple Emanu-El in New York City—this landmark stands as a testament to the…

What started as a casual sightseeing plan turned into an unexpected adventure on the Buda side of Budapest — complete with a virtual mystery, historical intrigue, royal guards, and a hearty bowl of goulash. Here’s how we explored Buda in the most immersive way: by joining a virtual game to save Queen Sisi from an…

First stop Budapest Parliament which was made during the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and far greater than needed. Today the parliament occupies about 10% of the building. We stopped at the kids favorite museum so far, the Pin Ball Museum! Hungarian Parliament (Országház) The Parliament was built from 1885 to 1902 to celebrate the Hungarian millennium year…