When somebody mentions Hungary the first thing that comes to my mind is Budapest. It dwarfs everything else that Hungary has to offer. But just two hours by train lies a cool medieval city known for its colorful houses, Baroque architecture, verdant wineries, and a castle on top of a hill famed for its defense against the invading Ottoman Turks. Hungary’s famous and but not-so-famous small town, Eger. I was winding down on my last days on a two-month stint in Budapest when I realized I haven’t really explored much of the country. I had decided on the high Tatras in Slovakia as my next destination and Eger happened to be on the passing route so why not? There weren’t many hostels in the city but one I settled on, Imola Hostel, had reasonable prices and clean rooms. Imola Hostel is really more of a hotel. You pay $25 a…Continue Reading
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