Rila Monastery Bulgaria is a UNESCO World Heritage site just 2 hours drive from the capital city of Sofia. As you will see it is easy to take a day trip out to the Rila Mountains to see this famous monastery. This is the bus tour we took from Sofia to Rila Monastery.
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In Day 10 or our epic family adventure we make the journey from Budapest to Vienna aboard the international train. This was our first international train so it was kind of exciting!
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Getting through Kelesi Station Budapest
The details of getting through this train were challenging to say the least. Here are the basic steps we had to follow:
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Botanical Gardens are among our favourite attractions - they're usually free and stunningly beautiful. Copenhagen Botanical Garden is located right in the middle of Copenhagen. And guess what - it is free and stunningly beautiful.
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Why Visit the Botanical Garden?
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In Day 9 or our epic family adventure we continue exploring Budapest Hungary. This time we focus on the opposite side of the Danube River, and explore the Royal Palace.
We were still using the Budapest Big Bus Tours to get around and explore this wonderful city. Later on we go onto discover the city by night aboard the Night...
It's tough to see Athens in a day, there are so many must-see attractions. If you have a limited timeframe when visiting Athens, you will want to see all the best tourist attractions in a short amount of time. Here are the Athens Top 10 Attractions to help you to prioritize only the best.
Koblenz is a small city located on the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. This 2,000 year old city is defended by a giant clifftop fortress perched high up on the Rhine River bank, accessible by cable car. If you're planning a trip to Koblenz then check out this Quick Travel Guide to Koblenz.
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When traveling to Athens, where to stay is a giant dilemma. There are so many great neighborhoods to choose from. If you like great shopping and dining with million-dollar views of the Acropolis, then Monastiraki is for you. If you want the most convenient hotel in Monastiraki with an unbeatable view of the Acropolis, then check out...
In Day 8 of our epic Family Travel Adventure we explore Budapest aboard a Big Bus Tour. We enjoyed our London Big Bus Tour so much and found it to be such good value that we did it again in Budapest.
We discovered there are 2 main routes - red and blue. The style of the tour is the same...
Budapest is one of the up and coming travel hot-spots in Europe. It is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with the Danube River splitting the cities of Buda and Pest. There is so much to like about Budapest, from thermal baths to castles and palaces. If you're considering a vacation to Budapest then check...
In Day 7 of our epic Family Travel Adventure we travel from Geneva to Budapest via Brussels. When we booked our flights on Skyscanner we found the cheapest flights from Geneva to Budapest were on Brussels Airlines, with a stopover in Brussels.
We had the choice of a 2 hour stopover or a 10 hour stopover, so we jumped at...
