I was always intimidated by the idea of traveling in Eastern Europe. Still, these countries offer wonderful food and culture that rivals Paris and London, with the bonus of being gentle on the wallet.

As twilight envelops Budapest, new avenues for exploring the Hungarian capital emerge, with each one bringing the possibility of discovering something extraordinary. Perhaps nowhere captures the ...

You likely know of at least one person who's been to Budapest on a city break in recent years. A tale of two cities in one – Budapest is split down the middle by the Danube river, with Buda on one ...

Divided by the majestic Danube River, Budapest is a city of two halves, each with its own distinct character. Buda, with its historic castle and thermal baths, exudes an Old World charm. Pest, on the ...

In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths. Two of the Art Nouveau pools at Gellért ...