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Parliament @ Bucharest, Romania
101 Bucharest Romania

Bucharest 101: Arriving & Getting Around

Bucharest is the capital of Romania and is somewhat young by European standards. It was first mentioned in 1459 and became the residence of Vlad III the Impaler. Settled on the banks of the Dâmbovița River and with a…

Bratislava 101: Arriving & Getting Around, by Travel After 5
101 Bratislava Slovakia

Bratislava 101: Arriving & Getting Around

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the only national capital bordering on two other sovereign states: Austria and Hungary. Settled on the banks of the Danube and with a tumultuous geopolitical past, it is now the economic and…

Prague 101: Arriving & Getting Around, by Travel After 5
101 Czechia Prague

Prague 101: Arriving & Getting Around

Prague is the capital of Czechia, as well as the historical capital of Bohemia. Its rich history includes being the main residence of several Holy Roman Emperors and an important city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Consequently, Prague has been…

Danube, Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Hungary

Budapest: All The Must-See Spots in 1 Day

Boasting beautiful architecture, rich history, and more thermal and medicinal water springs than any other capital city in the world, Budapest has something to offer everyone and every season. Here’s a little guide to the absolute must-see spots that you can cover…