Budapest: 5 Years Later

Yes, I’m sharing travels from almost 5 years ago. Why? Well I know one day I’ll go back, but I can’t wait that long to share with you how much I love this place.

In the Fall of 2011, I had the opportunity to live in Budapest, Hungary for a semester. As a junior in college, I had never left my hometown of Grand Rapids, MI for more than a week or two and decided to take the leap and live in an entirely new country. One I knew hardly anything about. All I can say is, if you are presented with that kind of opportunity, take it. It changed me in bigger and more ways than I can ever explain.

Whenever I go back, I’ll take more photos and I’ll be sure to provide you with more information about all the places you must see and things you should really do. For now, just let your travel itch begin.

Me, eating gelato, on the Liberty Bridge, in Budapest, in 2011

Liberty Bridge and Gellert Hotel, Budapest, HU

Danube River, Budapest, HU

Somewhere on the “Pest” side of the river, Budapest, HU

Gellert Hill, Budapest, HU

Gellert Hill, Budapest, HU

Parliament, Budapest, HU

Chain Bridge, Budapest, HU

Tram 47, Budapest, HU

St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest, HU

St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest, HU

Hero’s Square, Budapest, HU

St. Matthias Church, Budapest, HU

Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest, HU

 

Been to Budapest? Favorite places? Please share!

Lydia Jane

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*Photos all taken by me in 2011