I left Budapest in July 2017 after 3.5 years of living in this beautiful capitol. This is a part 2 of my series about the reasons that led me to quitting Budapest. Read the first part about how the city changed, and how tourism shapes it. Or just be a rebel, and read the second […]
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Why I left Budapest (1/2)
Many of my followers noticed that I no longer post pictures of Budapest but of an entirely different continent. Besides that, I also changed my Twitter profile from Katechka Magyarka to Katechka Voyageuse. Note: I haven’t changed it on Facebook because it doesn’t want to let me. But what has happened? Before you get to […]
A full guide: How to make the most out of Budapest baths
Budapest is attracting every year many foreign visitors. They come for various reasons. Some seek the crazy Budapest party scene with popular ruin pubs. Some are attracted by the architecture and history of this pearl on the Danube. And there are some that come for work, conferences and competitions. They are more likely to experience […]
Italy road trip – headed to the North: Pisa, Cinque Terre, Genoa and Milan
The road trip through Italy gets into the last phase – riding with the car back to the North of Italy. Do I feel ready to leave the South? Not so much. I feel there’s still so much to explore. I have to schedule one more trip to discover the rest of the Italian South. […]
Road trip through Italy – impressions of the South, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi
They say see Naples and die. I had some health troubles that started in Rome, and when I was in Naples, I had the feeling I am close to getting to fulfilling this saying. Luckily, nothing like this happened. I actually managed to have a great time in Naples. My biggest travel takeaway has been […]
Road trip through Italy – 24 hours in Rome
The road trip through Italy gets to the 2017 phase. Since the New Year’s Eve was over, I was expecting to see a lot less people. Oh my, how I was wrong! There’s an old saying that all the roads lead to Rome. And it is true, or else I can’t explain the hordes of […]
A Road Trip Through Israel – Getting there and around including Petra tips
Setting on for a trip to Israel and somehow there is not enough information to make you feel comfortable about the journey to the Holy Land? Search no more, because this is the guide to make the most out of your visit to Israel. Getting to Israel The easiest way is to reach Israel by […]
Budapest things to do and know to avoid troubles
First time visiting Budapest, the Pearl on the Danube? Looking forward to spending your hard-earned money on shopping in Budapest? Or you came here to throw an unforgettable stag party? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right spot to find out about some peculiarities of Budapest that […]
Everything you wanted to know about Hungarians – part 2/2
… and were too afraid to ask! This is a second post about Hungarians as I am experiencing them and getting to know them throughout my life in Hungary. Many cool things have been already listed in the very first article on this topic, which I advise you to read first. But guess what, you […]
Places to avoid: Zrce beach, Pag Island, Croatia
My Croatian friends warned me: Do not waste your time at Zrce beach. But I am stubborn, and I did, and what I experienced was worth a thousand and one warnings. So, I am giving the same advice to you: Do not waste your time at Zrce beach. Zrce beach, Croatia’s answer to Ibiza Zrce […]