The Best Pest I've Seen

Have you ever wanted to visit a city with stunning architecture, enticing cuisine, bustling Christmas markets, a fascinating and complex history, and a quirky mix of old and new? Me too. That's why I visited Budapest over the Christmas and New Year holidays in 2017/2018. And, I know I always say this, but I was not disappointed. Just look at how gorgeous this city is!

With a bit of a hike (admittedly, in blustery, cold weather!), you could reach the top of Gellert Hill or Castle Hill, both of which offer stunning views of the city:

The cityscape at night wasn't too hard on the eyes, either...

And, I was absolutely obsessed with the Parliament building, which I must have photographed from every angle:

And I mentioned the food, right? I have to admit, given that I'm no longer a carnivore, I was a bit worried about what we might find. After all, when I went to Prague in 2011, the menus were very meat-heavy. But, what a pleasant surprise to find so many delicious veg options in Budapest! I was absolutely besotted with this city.