Hungary for a new adventure – The historical appetizer – part 2

In our last episode, Suleiman had killed King Louis and installed Janos (John) Zápolya as his vassal King of Hungary. Meanwhile, at the Diet of Bratislava, Ferdinand 1, Holy Roman Emperor who was also Archduke of Austria was declared King …

Hungary for a new adventure – The historical appetizer – part 1

This is the morning five of us leave on the post-tour extension to spend a few days in Budapest. Our reduced number meant that, for the first time since our arrival, we wouldn’t be traveling with room to spread out …

Roll up, Roll up for the musical tour – part 3

We moved on to a place that Alenka called, the most beautiful and artistic street in Ljubljana – Križevniška ulica. These two blocks have been the traditional home for many artists, musicians, and writers. Here’s one look at it. Coincidentally when …