Overview
Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities — busy Pest and noble Buda — straddling the Danube and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold with gusto as shopping boulevards thrive and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today Roma (Gypsy) orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance.
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3 - 1The Majesty of Madrid September 04, 2004 -
3 - 2Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca September 11, 2004 -
3 - 3Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life September 18, 2004 -
3 - 4Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland September 25, 2004 -
3 - 5London: Mod and Trad October 02, 2004 -
3 - 6Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brûlée October 09, 2004 -
3 - 7Belgium: Bruges and Brussels October 16, 2004 -
3 - 8Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine October 23, 2004 -
3 - 9French Riviera: Uniquely Chic October 30, 2004 -
3 - 10Poland Rediscovered: Kraków, Auschwitz, and Warsaw November 06, 2004 -
3 - 11Budapest: The Best of Hungary November 13, 2004 -
3 - 12Lisbon and the Algarve November 20, 2004 -
3 - 13Sevilla November 27, 2004