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I visited Budapest and Prague recently and spent three days in each city. I am going to list my highlights from my trip, but separate it into two sections and give a summary of each place.
I started my trip by visiting Budapest, Hungary’s capital, which is a beautiful and easy city to get around. The Hungarians are extremely helpful and friendly and I always like a place more depending on how nice the locals are. The downtown area or city center is where all the action is at. I would highly recommend taking a free day walking tour because I find it to be the best way to get to know a foreign place.
I went at a great time because there were a lot of Christmas markets and you guys know how much I love the holidays. It was a great experience and way to spend the evening because there are amazing food and vendors and shops. I would recommend trying the sausages since that’s what Hungary is known for all thought it wasn’t my favorite. There are also goulash (bread soup bowls) and Kürtőskalács (cylinder shaped bread) which are also very popular and delicious! I highly recommend trying both as they are unique to this country and were my favorite foods to eat.
You also must walk the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, which takes you to Budapest Castle. It’s hard to miss as it’s both a main tourist and local sight. The view from the top is absolutely amazing as it overlooks the city. Try to go during sunset because the sky is the most beautiful at that time. The residential buildings are also gorgeous for pictures because it’s very colorful and bright. The alley ways with cobble stones are a bonus as they make for great backgrounds as well.
Budapest is also known for thermal baths, which are basically hot pools or spas. This was on my list of things to do so I visited the Széchenyi thermal bath which so happened to be an 8 minute walk from my hotel. It was a very unique experience as I submerged myself in 100 degree water in an outdoor pool. There were also indoor pools with ranging temperatures and saunas as well. I couldn’t leave without getting a massage and it was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made on the trip because it was extremely relaxing and very much needed after walking so much for the past several days. I obviously don’t have pictures because I didn’t bring my camera with me but if you google it, I am sure you’ll know why this was on my bucket list!
Overall, Budapest was a lovely country to visit. Out of all the places I’ve been to, I will admit it isn’t on my top favorites, but I was glad to see part of Eastern Europe as this was my first time here. I always make it a priority to explore different parts of the world. Let me know if you’ve been to Budapest or what your favorite place to visit is.
And now moving on to Prague. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It was everything I imagined! I definitely enjoyed the architecture and layout of the Prague because it reminded me of what other parts of Europe look like. I loved the colorful buildings, cobble stone streets and narrow alley ways. I usually like to visit places that are different than a normal busy city like NYC so I was appreciative of the different building structures.
I started my full day with a free walking tour because I think it’s the best way to get introduced to a foreign country. I walked around Old Town Square which is probably like the Times Square of NYC. There was a lot of street performers and entertainers, shops, vendors and attractions. Even though the square is pretty small, there is still a to do especially if you want to browse the shops, take pictures and eat.
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The most iconic site is probably the Astronomical Clock which also displays a 30 second show at every hour between 9 am- 9pm. My tour guide told us what to expect so I didn’t have any high expectations. But in summary, the top windows on the clock open, there are some movements with the wooden statues and the show ends with the rooster at the top making sounds. It wasn’t anything magical but it was cute and I recommend you watch it since it’s in the center of the square and also hard to miss.
I didn’t mind that the food here was similar to Budapest because I thoroughly enjoyed the goulash and Kürtőskalács. My favorite place to eat was Rrcma which was a local and authentic Czech restaurant. I of course ordered the goulash but it came with potato and bread dumplings which was absolutely delicious! The goulash has also now made it on my list of favorite foods to eat.
You can’t visit Prague without visiting Prague castle because it’s the biggest castle in the world. I will admit that it’s a nice attraction especially the view from the top as it overlooks the city. I didn’t go into the main parts of the castle, but I still thought it was a gorgeous sight and definitely worth visiting.
Other attractions I would recommend are the Lennon Wall, the Dancing House and Charles Bridge. The Lennon Wall is basically filled with graffiti but the colors are bright and are great for pictures. The Dancing House is a unique building with a slanted structure which is also cool to take pictures of or with. And the Charles Bridge is also iconic and hard not to see since it connects the Prague Castle with the Old Town.
Overall, I enjoyed Prague and thought visiting it together with Budapest was a great idea. Both places are very different from each other which interestingly made a balanced trip. Let me know if you have been to Prague or other parts of Czech Republic!
62 comments
Looks like an amazing trip. Love looking through all of your photos. I hope to get to visit Budapest & Prague someday !
xx, gracie
Thanks Gracie! It was definitely a fun trip 🙂
You look so cute babe! All your photos are so pretty and that place looks like a great place to visit too <3
xo,
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Thank you love! It was a lot of fun 🙂
Love your outfits babe! You’ve taken amazing pictures ! The food looks so good too haha! I’m guilty for spending a little too much time watching the foods pics haha!
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Bisous, Josie
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Haha no worries! I’m the biggest foodie and I loved the food there!!
All these photos are so beautiful!! Budapest and Prague are definitely on my bucket list of places to travel to. I would love to try a thermal bath too!! Hehe. Hope you had an amazing trip.
XO Jenn
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Thanks honey! And yes did and now I have the travel bug 🙂
Such a beautiful city!! You look amazing!
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Yuena
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Thank you honey!
I’m totally jealous, but loving that I can live vicariously through these fabulous photos. You have my heart aching to jump on a plane right away and visit these beautiful places. It seems like both of them were filled with so much light, color, and delicious food!
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Yes, I agree! I always make it a priority to travel because I love exploring new places. I’m also a huge foodie so I love trying new foods from other countries 🙂
I was in Budapest three years ago and I fell ill there so I didn’t really get to see the city but your post here is giving me major FOMO!!! I need to do Eastern Europe properly!
Helen xx
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Definitely love! Your pictures always makes me want to travel too 🙂
Wow those are beautiful travel pictures. You guys did a great job capturing them – those food pictures made my mouth watery, haha :). I used to work with a lady who was originally from Budapest and she used to talk about her home city a lot – now I know why! I definitely want to visit these cities soon one day, hopefully next summer.
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Jo
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It’s pretty inexpensive so I think it’s a great way to see Eastern Europe!
The city looks so beautiful ❤️ Thanks for a detailed post ?
I always like to recap my trips 🙂
so beautiful! I can’t wait to visit one or both of these cities one day, just romantic!
It definitely is a romantic place!
OOOH!! I LOVE PRAGUE! I was there for some design workshops a few years ago, I stayed for two weeks and didn’t get much of the tourist stuff covered, cause I was so busy hanging out with locals and finding cool bars and stuff. I did go to the zoo and to the botanical gardens and both were beautiful. I will go back some day and share it with my partner and add Budapest to our list too! I think I would go in Spring, it was so pretty then.
xx Jenelle
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Yes definitely! I think Spring would be a great time. It was also pretty affordable 🙂
Looks like you had so much fun babe. Thanks for sharing your adventures! xo, sharon
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Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I’m actually going to Prague two weeks from today and hence I’m really glad I got to read about your experiences over there. I have seriously not done any research on it before and am so glad you showed me some of the good places. Now I know where to take my mom and what to see 😀
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Thomas
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Oh wow amazing! Definitely go to that restaurant I recommended 🙂
Budapest and Hungary both look mesmerising! The sound of bread soup bowls sound delicious, did you get to try it? I love your sweater from Rosegal so I’m gonna go check it out!
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The bread soup was amazing!! I loved the food there 🙂
We were in Prague just last month too and loved it! Isn’t it just the most beautiful city.
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Yes I read your blog as well 🙂
Budapest and Prague look amazing! I’ll definitely be putting them on my travel bucketlist 🙂 Looks like you had an amazing time!
XO Jessi,
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I did, thanks darling!
Wow, such an amazing trip! I haven’t been to Eastern Europe yet myself but your photos are making me want to go! What made you decide on these countries? The architecture, the food, and those Hungarian baths sound so wonderful. Thanks for sharing these vacay photos with us. xoxo, Christine
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I wanted to go simply because I hadn’t visited Eastern Europe. I also saw pictures of Prague and Budapest and the views were absolutely gorgeous so I wanted to witness it myself 🙂
Wow so beautiful, hope you had a great time. These images are amazing as if to say I was there. Thanks for sharing beautiful.
Of course! I love taking pictures and sharing them afterwards.
Wow! The goulash looks so good! Prague is on my bucket list. The town is such a picturesque place.
xx Yasmin
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Goulash is now ranked top three of my favorite dishes!
WOW this looks like so much fun! I love all the pics and your outfits!
Linh
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Thank you darling 🙂
Love your outfits! Beautiful photos!
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Thanks darling!
Wow!! It’s really beaitiful photos dear <33 You spend really nice time 🙂
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Thanks love!
awesome and beautiful photos darling….looks like you had a great time during this trip…xo, Neha
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I definitely had a good time. I think it’s difficult not to enjoy yourself while traveling.
Girl, you’re photos are so amazing!!! This makes me want to go so bad!
You should definitely go! It’s actually very affordable 🙂
Love your travel posts so much!
XO,
Maria
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Thank you so much darling!
Looks like you had a blast babe! You look beautiful thank you for sharing babe <3
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Fe
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Thanks sweetie! It was a lot of fun 🙂
oh how fun!! Ive never been but now really wanna go suddenly haha. great post
francesca
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The views and architecture are amazing!
What beautiful photos. I haven’t been to Budapest just yet. The cute homes and the food are enough to make me want to go. 🙂 Sounded amazing. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Xo,
Miki
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Thanks for reading Miki! The food and architecture were by far my favorite things about both places.
Your photos look so good. I still need to check out Budapest.
xoxo, Rachel Vogt
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Thanks love. Budapest was beautiful 🙂
I’m so jelly that you got to see Budapest and Prague! The photos look so stunning and you’re giving me the wanderlust. I seriously need to plan a Euro trip soon. 🙂
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You should definitely go to Europe! It’s very easy to tackle a few countries in one trip.
Such and incredible travel diary babe!! LOVE all the pics and for sure will add this to my bucket list for next year!!!
xo
Marcy
Thank you! Taking pictures while traveling is one of my favorite ways to keep memories.