Budapest is a beautiful city and having been to Paris, I found it to feel very similar - however, the people were very friendly (and in Paris they weren't NOT friendly - I thought they were - but here everyone speaks English so well because they basically have a language nobody else can speak and they know it...and they think it's funny...but they know other languages because of it). I'm sure there are no Parisians who would agree with me. However, this is my opinion.
The Christmas market was open, and after a foggy drive through both Buda and Pest (on opposide sides of the Danube), and a walk through the castle of Buda - we were set free to roam.
Despite the weather it was beautiful and I need about 4 more days here to explore.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Budapest: Paris of the East
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 11:50 AM
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Krakow and Slovakia
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 3:17 PM
Friday, November 23, 2012
Krakow and the Salt Mines
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 2:23 PM
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Haunted by the Past
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 1:28 PM
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The City of Prague
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 11:49 AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Dresden and the Ghosts of Prague
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 2:18 PM
Monday, November 19, 2012
City of History
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 1:56 PM
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Berlin
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 12:20 PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Airport Parking
I, for one, am not a big fan of airport parking. There is nothing worse than being jet lagged, having to haul your stuff to your vehicle, and then try to figure out how you are going to be able to escape the airport because you just spent all your money on your trip, and the 'freedom' cost is outstanding!
I can't solve that problem, but I can point you in a cheaper direction to help save a little money.
Go to Canopy Airport Parking
Free transportation is available to and from the airport and you can make reservations to be sure you have a parking spot when you show up.
There is $6 uncovered parking with the discount coupon they are offering, so be sure to print it out! $4 off covered parking.
Hope this helps a little!
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 8:57 AM
Monday, November 12, 2012
Weather
I've been watching the weather very carefully for the areas we will be travelling. Of course, we never know for sure what the weather will be until we are there, but so far things seem favorable and typical for late November. Temperatures have been staying in the 40's and 50's during the day, and hovering right above, or below freezing at night. Our days should be Sunny to partly cloudy, with a chance of showers while in Germany and possibly into Prague (as there may be a wet weather system in that area). The forecast is then calling for clear to partly sunny days as we travel East and South into Krakow and Budapest.
Be sure to bring layers, a hat and mittens or gloves for those chilly days while we are walking around. For example, I am bringing a down jacket I can stuff into a pocket that sleeves unzip to turn into a vest. I also have a jacket that is about the size of a sweatshirt, so I can layer if I need to - especially while visiting Auschwitz. This way I can layer long sleeve t-shirts and thermal shirts rather than trying to pack bulky sweaters and sweatshirts to depend on for warmth. Plus, you will want to remove layers if it gets warm, and won't want to carry anything too bulky!
Posted by Danielle Michelle at 10:09 AM