Budapest is the perfect mix of charm, grit, coolness, and history. It's not as polished as Prague and it outdoes Vienna with its energy and ambiance. The city feels comfortable in its own skin, giving off a casual confidence. The silvery Danube River cuts through, dividing Buda and Pest and leaving enough space for separate identities that have learned to coexist and even … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Three European Radisson Blu Hotels
Club Carlson is a terrific Hotel Rewards Program with over 1000 hotels across the globe. Their hotel brands include Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, Park Inn, Country Inns and Suites, and the Quorvus Collection. In this post, let's focus on the Radisson Blu line, a boutique collection of hotels with a modern style. The majority of Radisson Blu Hotels are in … [Read more...]
A Cheat Sheet for Budapest First-Timers
Budapest is a true European gem with a casual, hip vibe. Despite a turbulent past, reflected in the city's culture, food, politics, and architecture, Budapest shines through the grit and will dazzle you with its stunning sights and squares near and along the banks of the Danube River and up along its hilly slopes. If you're traveling through Central and Eastern Europe, make … [Read more...]
My Globetrotting Plans for 2016
A new year brings inspiring new travel opportunities! I've spent the last weeks and months staring at the world map in my hallway thinking and at my computer going through my miles and points balances. Well, I don't have it all worked out just yet, but I am excited by what's planned and what's in the works! Wondering about my globetrotting plans for 2016? That's funny! I'm … [Read more...]