Posts with Tag: Hungary
Sziget Festival – Budapest
I have never seen so many foreigners in Budapest. For six days (or seven, or eight, depending on the hangover), a mix of Hungarians and foreigners converge on one of Budapest’s islands in the Danube: Obudai-sziget. Campers fill the island all week here, the sight of Europe’s largest music and cultural festival [...] Read moreBudapest to Innsbruck
November 27, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
On the train from Budapest to Vienna, I had my passport checked on the train for the first time in a long time. Read more
Amsterdam to Budapest
November 16, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
I am taking a City Night Line train from Amsterdam to Munich overnight. These trains are very comfortable. Read more
Budapest to Amsterdam
November 13, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
I am on the train from Munich to Frankfurt. Unfortunately the connecting train to Amsterdam has been removed from the schedule, so I have to change plans a bit. Read more
Budapest to Bolzano, Italy
October 17, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
After comparing train schedules I found the fastest way to Bolzano. In the train towards Italy we pass vineyards and make our way into the Dolomites. Read more
Night train from Budapest to Zurich (2)
October 10, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
In the night train I had the couchette cabin to myself. When I woke up, daylight poured in and the views of the Swiss mounatins and lakes were stunning. Read more
Night train from Budapest to Zurich (1)
October 9, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Travelling overnight from Budapest to Switzerland takes 12 hours. I spent the first half of the trip reading in a seated cabin. For the second half I reserved a couchette. Read more

