Europe is just too big so I gave Eastern Europe its own category. And they absolutely deserve it - all rich in history, tradition and architecture. I spent many childhood summers in Hungary and have a soft spot for Budapest.
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These photos are from a trip I took with my brother and cousins in Janurary 2014
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My cousin used to live in Budapest for a bit and showed us all the cool bars, like this one, with little notes everywhere
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Our experience was a very local one, hanging out with Hungarians and being invited to try the best food
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At night at Heroes' Square with statues of 7 tribes who founded Hungary
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Wintery decoration. One of the best museums we visted was a transformed rock nuclear bunker that had become a hospital in WW2.
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The Hungarian Parliament Building, a very impressive gothic-style landmark.
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View of the Parliament Building from opposite the Danube River. The Danube actually also goes through my hometown in Germany.
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The famous Central Market Hall with all its grocery and souvenir stands.
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The Fisherman's Bastion, a 19th century fortress with lookout towers.
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The Matthias Church built in the second half of the 14th century
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Dubrovnic
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A good friend of mine was travelling through Eastern Europe and we decided to meet him in Dubrovnic.
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I have to admit I had wanted to go ever since I realized Game of Thrones was filmed there.
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It was outside of the main tourist season in November but we still had gorgeous weather.
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It's known for its distinctive Old Town right by the sea, encircled with massive stone walls from the 16th century.
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Whenever cruise ships arrive the narrow streets fill with masses of tourists. I can only imagine how annoyig this is for locals.
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The famous "shame" stairs from Game of Thrones.
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As all the buildings are so well-preserved you feel like you step back in time
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Rector's Palace, built in the 14th century.
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The old town is full of stray cats that are really pretty like this one.
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Hiking up to Dubrava Observation point at sunset.
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Wonderful view over the old town from the hills in autumn
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Montenegro
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We rented a car for a trip to Montenegro and got our passport checked on the border, which reminded me of my childhood holidays.
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This Balkan country with rugged mountains and medival villages is still pretty poor.
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Kotor is a fortified town in a bay near limestone cliffs.
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There is a popular hiking trip up to Kotor Fortress.
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We timed it with sunset and were rewarded with amazing views.
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Another view of the bay and Kotor.
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Reaching the historical walls of Kotor Fortress and even more scenic views.
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Hiking up we were accompanied by various stray cats but this one was following us all the way.
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Taking a rest on fortress ruins.
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On the way down as it got darker, looking over the church of Our Lady of Remedy.
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Istanbul
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A cold November trip to Instanbul with my family in 2010.
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The famous Blue Mosque, constructed between 1609 and 1616.
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Another mosque from the outside
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The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 streets and over 4000 shops
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View over Istanbul from the medieval stone Galata Tower.
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Karlsbad
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A weekendtrip with family to the famous riverside spa town.
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It is the site of numerous hot springs and the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic.
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Prague
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I've been to Prague twice but never managed to take a lot of photos so maybe I need to go back!