What to Eat in Budapest (with Gluten-free and Vegetarian Suggestions)

Now that we’re back home, everyone is asking us how the trip was. Although we talk about the architecture and history, we can’t stop talking about the food! Before the trip, we didn’t know what traditional Hungarian food was. Whenever we looked, the top answers were goulash (a meat and vegetable stew) and sausage. To our surprise, Budapest has incredibly diverse options for…

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Budapest: Jewish Quarter

Out of all the streets we walked in Budapest, our favorite spot was the Jewish Quarter. We walked through this area of the city several times, trying to find the many Holocaust memorials, snapping pictures of street art, and trying out the ruin bars. We also stumbled across a design shop where they print local artists’ designs. It took a long time, but we finally decided on a simple…

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Budapest: Part III

As much as we try to value local favorites over tourist traps, there were a few things we had to check out. One of the most recommended places to visit was the Central Market Hall. It was on the complete other side of town from our hotel. Along the way, we walked through Váci utca, which is a famous street known for tourist gift shops and tons of restaurants. At the end of the…

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Budapest: Part II


I had never really been into architecture before coming to Budapest. However, everywhere you look in Budapest, the buildings are gorgeously crafted. Even the McDonalds is located in a 100 year old baroque building. Nick and I crossed the Lanchid Chain Bridge every day to go from our hotel in Buda to all the activities and cafes in Pest. One day, we paused in the middle of the…

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Budapest: Part I

We didn’t quite know what to expect when we decided to honeymoon in Budapest. Neither of us are Hungarian, and we actually chose Budapest because we wanted to have a different destination than most honeymoon hot spots. Everything in Budapest completely surpassed our expectations. The best thing about Budapest was that everywhere you went, there was something…

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