Travel. Food. Adventure.
Embarking on a train journey from Croatia, I found myself back in Budapest, Hungary—a city I had previously visited to experience the incredible spas and mineral waters. This time, I arrived during the festive Christmas season and checked into the Budapest Marriott, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Danube River. With my Marriott status, I had …
From Bulgaria I traveled to the Serbian capital of Belgrade where I settled into the Queen’s Astoria Design Hotel, conveniently located near the city center. It was the height of the migrant and refugee crisis in 2016, and the streets were filled with people who had endured perilous journeys from war-torn countries. As I strolled …
Traveling is all about immersing oneself in new cultures, witnessing breathtaking landscapes, and experiencing unforgettable adventures. My trip through the old Ottoman Empire once ruled by sultans, was filled with rural towns, forests, farmed fields, minarets, and bygone eras. And the thing about train travel, is that it takes you beyond the obvious, and allows …
