One of the biggest draws to Budapest are the thermal baths. There are a few dotted around the city, but Széchenyi Thermal Bath is probably the most popular as it’s the biggest. There’s a large outside pool for swimming in and pool for hanging out in, several indoor bathing areas as well as saunas and spa treatments and massages. It’s pretty easy on the eyes as well as the complex is beautiful.CONTINUE READING
Adventures In :: Budapest – Where We Stayed
When we booked our flights to Budapest, next was accommodation. Now, normally we go budget and stay at a cheap hotel because we never spend much time in it but when we saw how cheap places were in Budapest, we thought we’d splash out and stay somewhere nice. As soon as we found the Prestige Hotel Budapest we were smitten.CONTINUE READING
Adventures In :: Budapest
Budapest won us over, big time. It was city that we had no idea about when we actually booked to go, we got recommendations from friends, picked a few things to do, but for the main part we just enjoyed wandering the streets (sometimes the same ones over and over) and taking in the great views. CONTINUE READING
Adventures In :: Switzerland – Aubonne
While we were staying in Lausanne, little did we know our friend Laurent, who we lived with in New Zealand currently lived about a half an hour away. On our last full day he picked us up and we went to his flat to have a pancake brunch before wandering around his small town and then heading into the mountains.CONTINUE READING
Adventures In :: Switzerland – Lausanne
I’ve neglected this little space for a while, but I’ve got so much I still want to write about! I figured I better share the last of my two Switzerland posts before it gets too sunny, as there’s snow and winter hats in them! We do know how to pick the coldest destinations to go to. I think it’s a winter thing, planning holidays for the winter helps you get through the dark and cold days.CONTINUE READING