48 Hours in Budapest
When most people think about traveling to Europe, all the major cities pop into their heads: London. Paris. Rome. Most people don't immediately dream of Budapest. But I do. After two visits to the Hungarian capital, I can say with certainty that Budapest is one of my favorite cities in Europe . It has everything I love: great history and architecture; fantastic views; affordable prices; and a downtown area that's easy to get around. It's also still slightly off the beaten path when it comes to Europe, meaning it's not nearly as touristy as the capital cities further West. Another great thing about Budapest is that it's not massive. The population is less than 2 million, and all the major attractions you'd want to see are relatively close together. Meaning that Budapest makes a great weekend getaway if you're already in Europe. If you have 48 hours to spend in Budapest, here are the sites I most highly recommend: Buda and Castle Hill Budapest actua...