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Hungary Budapest - Stay in the Classic Central Apartment: Classic Central Apartment
On a trip to Eastern Europe, we arrived at the capital of Hungary, Budapest. Budapest is actually named after the combination of Buda (on the west bank) and Pest (on the east bank), with the Danube River running through it, making it a very romantic city and also the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The Classic Central Apartment where we stayed is a 65 square meter two-bedroom apartment with an excellent location. Opening the window, you face St. Stephen's Basilica, and it's very convenient for daily life with many restaurants and lively atmosphere, just a 2-minute walk from the subway station.
The apartment is well-equipped and spacious with wooden floors, a large L-shaped white sofa, a small kitchen with all the necessary equipment, and a pure white European style that is quite simple and elegant. The owner is very friendly and enthusiastic, and even provided a bottle of welcome red wine.
The cost for four people to stay one night is about 4800 New Taiwan dollars, which is a very high value for money. The reason for choosing this apartment was the view of St. Stephen's Basilica right outside the window, which was very attractive. The experience after staying was also good, highly recommended.
📍Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺 #vacation
💡 Budapest is the capital of Hungary, located on the Danube River. It is a city with a long history and rich cultural heritage.
Castle District is the historical center of Budapest and a World Heritage Site. There are many ancient buildings in the Castle District, including Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion. You can see panoramic views of the Danube River on the hilltop of Fisherman’s Bastion.🏰
The New Town is the modern center of Budapest and has many famous buildings, including the Parliament Building, the National Opera House, and the Central Market Hall.
The architectural styles of the buildings on both sides of the Danube River vary greatly, forming a unique cityscape. Don’t forget to enjoy the night scenery on both sides of the river!🌉
💡 布達佩斯是匈牙利的首都，位於多瑙河畔，是一座歷史悠久、文化底蘊深厚的城市。
城堡區是布達佩斯的歷史中心，也是一座世界遺產。城堡區內有許多古老的建築，包括布達城堡、聖馬蒂亞斯教堂、漁人堡等。在漁人堡的山丘上你更可以俯瞰整個多瑙河兩岸的風景。🏰
新城區是布達佩斯的現代化中心，擁有許多著名的建築，包括國會大廈、國家歌劇院、布達佩斯中央大市場等，這些建築物都讓人讚嘆不已！
多瑙河兩岸的建築風格各異，形成了獨特的城市景觀。夜晚的多瑙河畔更是美不勝收，燈光璀璨，令人流連忘返。🌉
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European Journey, Day 2: Immersed in the Romance of the Danube River.
Back in my childhood, it was the song 'Blue Danube' that introduced me to the allure of the Danube River. George Ezra's 'Budapest' beckoned me to this city, and the movie 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' firmly placed it on my travel bucket list.
However, upon arrival, I discovered that the Danube isn't actually blue, George Ezra never set foot in Budapest, and the Grand Hotel scenes had no connection to the city itself.
My travel timing couldn't have been better, coinciding with Hungary's 150th anniversary of independence, making it one of the liveliest times to visit. Just as Tomorrowland had wrapped up in Belgium, Sziget Island was hosting its own carnival here, infusing this historically rich city with the vibrancy of summer.
As I boarded the 100E 🚌 bus from the airport to the city center, I could hardly believe I was fulfilling a dream I had ten years ago.
Despite the bus screen displaying the route, I managed to miss my stop due to forgetting the station names, enduring an hour-long trek under the scorching 30-degree sun, lugging my backpack and luggage. European cobblestone streets are quite challenging, and I had to navigate them in a foreign land while keeping an eye out for pickpockets. Fortunately, a kind stranger helped me with my luggage and directed me to the right location.
⚠️ I was staying in the Blaha area, known for it’s ‘safety’, all because it's close to the New York Café 😂
Here are some precautions I've been taking during my stay:
It's essential to stay vigilant because every city has its share of bad actors.
1️⃣ Self-defense: Avoid walking alone at night, stay away from desolate streets, and return to your accommodation early. There are many bars near my hotel, and occasional approaches happen, but ignoring them does the trick.
2️⃣ Homeless individuals: They're generally quite friendly
3️⃣ Dressing modestly: 💰 I wear a money belt under my clothes for added security. When going out, I carry only a canvas bag filled with tissues. This student-like appearance probably discourages potential thieves😅
4️⃣ Sightseeing: 📷 You still want those photos! Since it's a public account, I noticed many strangers viewing and tracking my activities after check-ins. So, from that day onwards, I only share with close friends or post updates with a delay, avoiding disclosing my whereabouts.
5️⃣ Selfie stick: My photographer, and a self defence tools too!
6️⃣ Ticketing at subway stations: Use BudapestGo to buy tickets and avoid fines
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