Music City: Budapest
Budapest, an awe-inspiring city, is a melting pot of music, culture, and history. The city is like a vibrant symphony, with various melodies and rhythms resonating in your ears, making it irresistible.
Stepping into the Aria Hotel Budapest, you are captivated by this music-themed hotel. Every corner of it is filled with musical elements, and even the staff seem like future music contest champions. They are always willing to share their knowledge and passion for music while providing excellent service. The hotel’s music library is a surprise, housing a collection of rare musical works and historical records.
A musical journey in Budapest would not be complete without a visit to the Hungarian National Opera House. In this historic building, you can enjoy top-notch opera and ballet performances, feeling the profound power of music. Meanwhile, the magnificent interior decor and architectural style are breathtaking.
As you tour the city, Budapest’s architecture is another highlight. The Hungarian Parliament Building, with its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture and massive scale, has become a landmark of Budapest. Walking around this building, you can feel the pride and honor of the Hungarian people.
In addition to music and architecture, Budapest’s cuisine is another bright spot. Here, you can taste traditional Hungarian dishes, such as fish soup, roast meat, and candy. I particularly like Hungarian roast meat, which is so flavorful that it makes me linger.
Feyenoord: Echoes of History
After Budapest, we arrive in Feyenoord. Although this small city is not large in scale, it is full of echoes of history. You can see many well-preserved ancient buildings, as if you could hear history whispering in your ear.
In Feyenoord, we first visited the Feyenoord Castle, which was built in the 13th century. Despite the vicissitudes of time, it still stands tall. Stepping on the cobblestone path of the castle, it feels as if you could travel back to the Middle Ages and imagine how soldiers defended their home.
Around the castle is a dense forest with a beautiful walking trail. We strolled along the path, listening to the birds singing, looking at the scenery in the distance, and at that moment, I seemed to find peace of mind.
In Feyenoord, I also participated in a local winery tour. Hungarian wine has a high reputation, and Feyenoord is among the best. We visited a winery called Tokaj, tasted their white wine and dessert wine, and the taste was unforgettable.
In the evening, we found a local restaurant recommended by locals in the city center and tasted the traditional Hungarian food chicken stew. The chicken was tender, the soup rich, and it was a big surprise in my culinary journey in Hungary.
On the last day in Feyenoord, I went to a meadow in the outskirts of the city alone. There, I saw the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the grass, as if to dress the land in a golden coat. At that moment, I felt the beauty of life.
During this trip, I was deeply attracted by the charm of Budapest and Feyenoord. Their music, history, and culture made me linger. I hope my travel story can bring you some inspiration, and perhaps you will fall in love with these beautiful cities like I did.
Travel is not just about moving around; it’s a way to understand the world and experience life. I hope you can find your joy and happiness in traveling. Hungary is a beautiful and rich country, whether it’s her music, history, architecture, or food, it’s all captivating.
In my opinion, every traveler should have a trip to Hungary. If you are also planning to travel to Hungary, I have recommended some discount hotels in Hungary in my previous articles, including the Aria Hotel Budapest where I stayed in Budapest, and my accommodation in Feyenoord. I believe these hotels will provide you with a comfortable stay. Everyone is welcome to read my previous articles to get more travel information.
