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Budapest Hop On Hop Off Bus

When you’re with a group of people with no specific plans on what to do, or who don’t all necessarily think all of the same things sound fun, or you just want an easy way to explore a new place, … Continue reading

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Budapest

Budapest, Hungary The region where Budapest is located was first occupied by Celtic tribes and over the centuries conquered by Romans, Mongols, the Ottoman Empire, the Austrian Empire, and the Soviet Union. Buda and Pest were originally separate cities along … Continue reading

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Budapest Panoramic Tour

Budapest Our 15-day river cruise on Viking Skirner began on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. The Danube divides Budapest passing between the historic cities of Buda and Pest, now connected by 7 bridges. The Buda side is hilly with … Continue reading

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European Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are a big thing in a lot of European countries from sometime in November until Christmastime. These festive marketplaces pop up in all sorts of places. On our Viking river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam most of the … Continue reading

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