Long Study Tour; Budapest

“Miles from Budapest, my hidden treasure chest”- George Ezra

I completely agree with George Ezra, Budapest is a wonderful “hidden treasure chest”. I have now added it to my list of cities that have stolen a part of my heart, but that’s okay, I’m happy to leave it there.

Leg two of this long study tour was my favorite. The area was easier to get around, more friendly and had tons of graffiti (or color in general). Here are some of my favorite parts from the journey.

• Dinner Cruise on the Danube. We were able to see all the bridges (there are many) and see the skyline lit up, definitely a magical experience. Also, the food was delicious and included the traditional Goulash which was a spicier beef stew type dish.

Part of the “Pest” side skyline

• I just loved the BUDAPEST sign.

“the crew”

• My class was able to spend half a day at “the baths” or spa. One part of the experience was similar to jumping in the Baltic sea, in Malmö at the beginning of the semester, but much more Romanesque.

“The Baths” photo thanks to Rita

• Exploring the Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion was technically a fairytale.

• The Ruin Bar, specifically Szimpla Kert. I wish I could’ve gone and done homework and drink some coffee there, but it was a bar, and our days were planned and homework was not on such schedule, or even with me in Budapest. [can you tell I love graffiti]

a woman actually came and offered carrots to us…                                                                     [apparently they are a good food to intake water with after drinking?]

• The Jewish Quarter. I was so happy that entire tour mainly because we saw so much street art and I learned that the Rubik’s Cube was created in Budapest!

cat’s cradle

Thanks to my teacher, Silvia and our travel coordinator, Peter for a wonderful study tour!