Solo Adventures: Venturing in Vienna

From Budapest, I arrived in Vienna mid-afternoon and was only able to give myself 2.5 days in the city. However, it definitely deserved more time and I will be going back! Vienna is a beautiful, classic city that has so much history, so many educational institutions, and places of historical significance. I was in awe…

Solo Adventures: 24 hours in Bratislava

I had no idea I would enjoy Bratislava as much as I did after reflecting on my 24 hours spent there. Getting there from Budapest was easy—a 2.5 hour smooth train ride that dropped me off near the city center. As I arrived at the train station, I noticed more remnants of the Communist regime…

Solo Adventures: Budapest Days 2 & 3

After walking over 37k steps my first day in Budapest, I was ready for a slower, more relaxing Day 2. A lesser known attraction in Budapest is Margaret Island, which sits nestled in the middle of the city and is super accessible! Students and locals frequent this island for its vibrant hostels and nightlife. From…

Solo Adventures: Budapest, Hungary

I have been to Europe several times in the past few years—my first trip ever to the continent was a study abroad experience in Spain. Then, later, I took a trip with my close friend to multiple European countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and day trips to the Czech Republic and Austria. In most recent…