The story of Budapest is as layered and dynamic as the city itself—a tale that begins in prehistory and winds its way through conquest, cultural rebirth, and modern reinvention. Buda - west side of the Danube -is the upper-class, ritzy area complete with a castle. It’s filled with lots of museums, historic streets, beautiful parks,…Read more Travel Diary #31.4: Budapest – Pearl of Danube
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Travel Diary #31.3 – Bratislava: A Slovak surprise
As I was doing my research on Vienna, I stumbled upon a blog that talked about a day trip to Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia. Bratislava and Vienna are among the closest capital cities in the world. They are approximately 79 kilometers (49 miles) apart. I only had a day in Bratislava, but wow –…Read more Travel Diary #31.3 – Bratislava: A Slovak surprise
Travel Diary #31.2: Vienna – City of dreams
Nestled on the banks of the Danube River, Vienna is a delightful mix of history, culture and modernity which blend seamlessly to offer an experience which is second to none. Vienna - a city that started as just a puny roman military camp, grew in its stature so big that its sitting monarchs became a…Read more Travel Diary #31.2: Vienna – City of dreams
Travel Diary #31.1: Prague – City of hundred spires
My trip to Central Europe started with the city of hundred spires – Prague. Stepping foot onto some of the prettiest cobblestone streets, strolling through the vast complex of medieval castles, walking down the aisle of gothic and baroque churches and gazing up the pastel-colored buildings with incredible paintwork, Prague has got it all. Amidst…Read more Travel Diary #31.1: Prague – City of hundred spires
Travel Diary #15.2 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
.... Journey began here Day 5: Reydarfjordur to Hofn, 19th August 2019 Lush green grassland enveloped by mountains from all sides. A stagnant freshwater pond with sauntering swans. A fjord whose tranquility was disturbed by occasional gush of winds. And a cold morning basking in overnight dew. Cold enough to make you snuggle…Read more Travel Diary #15.2 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
Travel Diary #15.1 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
Seriously, Iceland is a land of ice and fire. Its history, its geology stands testimony of this. Iceland was forged by fire 20 million years ago and molded by Mjölnir of ice some 1.5 million years ago. The diversity of geology, flora and fauna in Iceland is mind-boggling. You see things here that are exclusive…Read more Travel Diary #15.1 : Iceland – A song of ice and fire
Travel Diary #14: Ghent
13th August 2019 After spending one and a half beautiful days in Bruges, we reached Brussels on 12th evening. I didn’t like Brussels one bit. Probably I would have liked it on any other day, but I was coming to Brussels after spending 4 days in Amsterdam and Bruges. Comparison was bound to happen, and…Read more Travel Diary #14: Ghent
Travel Diary #13: In Bruges
My fascination with Bruges is old. It started when I watched the movie “In Bruges” during my college days. Was it the movie or was it the truly the irresistible charm of Bruges? I don’t know. But whenever I thought of Bruges, a sensation ran through my body. My mind started wandering in the neon-lit…Read more Travel Diary #13: In Bruges
Travel Diary #12: Amsterdam – Venice of the North
I came out of Schiphol airport looking for Hotel Sheraton. That’s what Sneh had messaged me – “follow the arrival signs after exit” … “Sheraton k paas bus stand pe hain”. It was half past 10 on the 8th day of the 8th month. Just outside the airport was the iconic “I amsterdam” sign, welcoming…Read more Travel Diary #12: Amsterdam – Venice of the North
Abhijeet Kumar Sinha 