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The Great Synagogue (Budapest, Hungary)

Though we didn’t enter the Dohány Street Synagogue, I’m really glad we were able to witness the largest synagogue in Europe and learn about its history, architecture and memorials. The building was constructed between 1854 and 1859 and is a … Continue reading

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Szimpla Kertmozi (Budapest, Hungary)

Though I don’t usually take much away from Lonely Planet other than a cursory briefing on customs, and the idea of a bar they might consider one of the world’s best actually frightens rather than intrigues me, Szimpla was still … Continue reading

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Budapest

Budapest felt like a fairy-tale wonderland. We’re off to another brilliant Winter destination right now, my first visit to Queenstown. I’m looking forward to relaxing winter scenery, farm animals and wine.

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Last Day in Kraków

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Kazimierz, Old Town and Slightly Beyond (Kraków, Poland)

Even when we prompted them for specific reasons, Laura and Tim couldn’t tell us why Kraków was great, just that it was. In terms of picking the four or five stops we were making in Europe we mostly took their … Continue reading

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