Happy Wednesday, friends!
Well goodness, we sure loved Budapest 🙂 .
Yesterday, I shared PART ONE: ARRIVAL which means today, I have PART TWO!
Grab yourself a peppermint mocha and settle in…it was a really fun first full day in Budapest, Hungary…
Andrew and I were up and at ’em early and ready to go. It was cold outside, so I wore MY SWEATER (on sale!), FAVORITE BLACK JEANS and CHELSEA BOOTS for a day of walking and site seeing.
We headed off for a morning strolling Budapest…
They were setting up the Christmas markets while we were there, and so many of the shop windows were decked for the holidays. It made me so happy!
I loved watching them set up the stalls for the Christmas markets. Everything felt so festive!
Budapest, you are beautiful…
We stopped for lunch and sat under the heaters outside at this cute restaurant…
We enjoyed a delicious meal before it was time to head off and meet our tour guide…
…we had a four hour city tour, and it was SO good! Our guide had a car and driver with her, so we were able to cover a lot of ground. We visited both the Buda and the Pest sides of town.
Here are some pics…
Because there are not skyscrapers in Budapest, the skyline is uninterrupted and absolutely stunning. The city is especially gorgeous with the Danube flowing through it.
We walked, stopped, learned, and visited so many places in the city…
Everything was just so FALL!
Our tour ended in the Jewish Quarter at one of the “ruin bars”…
…which was such a unique experience too.
After a full day of walking and exploring, we said goodbye to our guide, freshened up at the hotel, and headed over and up to…
…360 Bar which had spectacular views…
…from the rooftop overlooking Budapest…
So fun, right?!
We wrapped up our night…
…enjoying a delicious dinner at Beerstro 14…
…traditional goulash?! Yes, please! Delicious!
We finished dinner, walked back to our hotel and watched The Holiday on Andrew’s iPad before bed.
It was just the loveliest day walking and exploring Budapest. We learned so much, ate so much, and enjoyed every single minute of this amazing city.
Okay, since it’s Wednesday, I’m also sharing out weekly wellness post! Today, I have my HEALTHY HOLIDAY CHECKLIST: 2025 EDITION for you, so make sure you check out that post too.
I’m off to enjoy another great day at Walt Disney World with my team today. I hope you have a magical Wednesday too! I’ll see you tomorrow! xx
Elspeth Mizner says
What a beautiful city!! Thank you for sharing!
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Nancy Granger says
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures of Budapest. My son went several years ago and told me how beautiful it was.
Kelly Sites says
No joke- that has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Stunning. WOW- it’s now high on my list of must see places. Who knew? And I love when I see you eating cheeseburgers and fries. My fave. 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Truly! Andrew and I kept talking about it while we were there, and right now, we would say it’s our third favorite European city (after London and Paris). It’s absolutely stunning.
Cara says
We are taking our (adult) girls to Disney in December and I CANNOT WAIT! We took them when they were younger but to experience Disney as adults? Amazing.
Mix and Match Mama says
You are going to have SO MUCH FUN!
Libby says
Stunning! How do you manage back to back trips?
Mix and Match Mama says
Some careful planning. Due to Andrew’s torn bicep and surgery, we had to move Budapest. They weren’t meant to be this close together.
Nelda Chestnut says
Beautiful pictures!
Laura says
Budapest is a beautiful city! I hope you saw the Ronald Reagan statue over near the US Embassy.
Lora Bracci says
Please make time for the thermal baths, an incredible experience. When we visited i made it my mission to try every strudel on the menu. Delicious!!
Mix and Match Mama says
We went in and checked out two of them. I could not believe how magnificent the buildings themselves were. Absolutely gorgeous!
Allison says
It looks absolutely stunning!!!! Beautiful pics.
Kristin says
What a gorgeous city!! I can’t wait to go someday! Can’t wait for the next installment.
K.K. says
What a beautiful city!!! It’s now on the list!!!
Laura says
Your pictures of the city are wonderful. The thing I noticed is no graffiti. So many European cities are covered in it. Budapest is such a beautiful place.
Paula Hobbs says
The pictures are so beautiful. I can only imagine how gorgeous it is in person! We just returned from San Francisco & Napa Valley, it’s so fall there also. Just pure beauty.
MelanieL says
Wow, every photo is beautiful!! The entire time I was thinking “what a perfect day” then I read where you finished up by watching The Holiday and well, I am right! 🙂
Debbie Alsip says
The pictures are stunning. Just knowing very little about the history of that city makes me want to visit it soon!
Cheriese says
I love Budapest so much. We were there in early April when it was lightly snowing and it was just magical.
Elizabeth S says
Going in November how were the crowds? You have moved Budapest up on my travel list! Thank you for the beautiful pictures.
Andrea says
Didn’t you say on Instagram that you saw one of your favorite movie stars in Budapest? I’m dying to know who it was!
Mix and Match Mama says
I did!! It’s coming up 🙂 .
Maria Moreno says
Random question but what is the device on the table during lunch ?
Mix and Match Mama says
The server brought over his iPhone with a list of places we might like to visit in Budapest. That was his phone and list 🙂 .
Sue Jones says
I’m in awe at how beautiful Budapest is. Putting this on my bucket list for sure. How long did it take to get there?
Kathy says
Lovely photos of Budapest! Can’t wait to see that beautiful city in person!
Debra Lowe says
Wow – you did explore a lot on your first full day! The beauty of a guide!
Robyn says
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Alexa says
What a beautiful city!!
Alisha says
The photos at sunset are STUNNING. Those should be large prints in your home!
Debbie says
Oh my goodness….SO gorgeous!!!
Holly C says
Stunning!!!! I want to go there….
Kristine says
Hi Shay, I love reading your blog! By chance, do you have a link to your coat? Thank you so much!
Mix and Match Mama says
It is an oldie but goodie that is still stocked at J Crew! It is on sale now and comes in other colors. I’ve had mine for years and love it! https://shopstyle.it/l/cwNoV
Emma says
Hi – would you be willing to share the details of your tour guide? We have booked a three day visit to Budapest next week, and I’m now trying to plan things! thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
You are going to love, love, love Budapest! That tour was actually one we booked through my travel agency. We typically reserve those tours for our clients, but if you want to email me, I’d be happy to share. mixandmatchtravelagency@yahoo.com.