Category Archives: Ramblings

Good: The beautiful interior of the Wieskirche located just off the Romantic Road in Germany may not have been the best I have seen for this trip, but it certainly tops everything else today, including the most-anticipated sight of this … Continue reading →

Good: Although Eisriesenwelt is just a cave of frozen water, it’s nevertheless a unique natural sight to see. Photography is not allowed during the guided tours in order to keep the people moving quickly along, so I was only able … Continue reading →

Good: Surrounded by picturesque hills, Salzburg seems to resonate with an energy that matches its reputation as the heart of music in Europe. Was it this atmosphere that resulted in Mozart being born here and the Sound of Music being … Continue reading →

Good: I didn’t think there would be anything better today than Melk Abbey with its opulent, gold-trimmed church, but the cruise along the Danube river managed to outdo it despite cloudy skies and occasional drizzles. It was a refreshing and … Continue reading →

Good: Watching the opera Elektra at practically the best vantage point in the Vienna Opera House, for just 4€. Notwithstanding having to start queuing 3 hours before the performance and standing for the duration of the 112 min opera, I … Continue reading →

Good: Being back in Vienna after 17 years, and having a pleasant feeling of deja vu as I walk around the grounds and tour the rooms of the Schonbrunn Palace. Been here, done this, don’t mind doing it again once … Continue reading →

Good: The Blue Church with its art nouveau exterior design in cool sky-blue and white. Reminds me somewhat of a balloon castle in a kid’s theme park, all cheery and bright. Not-so-good: Morning rush which almost resulted in missing the … Continue reading →

Good: Hungarian folk performance at the Danube Palace in Budapest, which comprised several kinds of gypsy dances and string orchestra pieces. Lively and colourful, it’s always great watching a show where the performers are clearly enjoying themselves. Not-so-good: No wifi … Continue reading →

Good: Free wifi on the 2-hour bus journey from Eger back to Budapest. Not-so-good: Dilly-dallied in the morning which resulted in reaching Eger only at 2pm. In the end I did not have sufficient time to taste Egri Bikaver or … Continue reading →

Good: Budapest thermal baths, which has Turkish origins. What amazed me was the seamless process from check in to check out. Upon payment you are given a wrist strap with an electronic chip inside. You use this chip to enter … Continue reading →