Wednesday’s Wonder: Shoes on the Danube

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Shoes on the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. Where Zoltan Street meets the Danube in Budapest, there are a line of shoes. Not … Read the rest



We Skipped the Bath and Went Bike-Riding Instead

“I forgot…I forgot how to ride a bike.” And there it was: the shocking truth I delivered to my new husband on our honeymoon in … Read the rest



The Little Things (Literally) are Pretty Awesome

We had a plan. Our plan was to visit the House of Terror in Budapest (terrifying) and then make our way to the City Park. … Read the rest



Budapest: It’s Not “Twinkie” Sweet

“It’s like a, ummm, a…well, you know, it’s not ‘Twinkie’ sweet.” As an American, I measure the sweetness of all things, well, sweet, to that … Read the rest



Budapest: It’s Pretty

“You want the window seat?” I asked Frank. “What? Did you say you need to drop a deuce?” This short exchange has absolutely nothing to … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: A Little Princess

Wednesday’s Wonder: A Little Princess At first sight, it can easily be mistaken for a jester. Someone who makes another person laugh for a living. … Read the rest