Julie Strickland 5/8/24 Julie Strickland 5/8/24

Watch Out for this Scam in Bratislava

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Beating the Busz: A Tale of Conquering Travel Fears

One mode of transportation in Hungary continues to be my Everest, intimidating me at every turn.

Julie Strickland 4/20/24 Julie Strickland 4/20/24

Day Trip: Makó

Makó, a town of 22,000 in Hungary’s southeast, packs quite the cultural punch for a place its size. But I am going to focus on two things, the real stars of Makó: Architect Makovesz Imre, and the almighty onion.

Julie Strickland 4/10/24 Julie Strickland 4/10/24

My Weekend Inside “The Colony”

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Snapshot: Gül Baba’s Tomb

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Day Trip: Gyula

I’ve been curious about Gyula, a town of 30,000 in the southeast corner of Hungary, since I arrived in this country in October. A mere 5 kilometers from the Romanian border, Gyula is named after the medieval Hungarian warlord Gyula III and has known a turbulent history, to say the least.

Julie Strickland 8/18/23 Julie Strickland 8/18/23

Pinky balls and extra bags

Tips for soothing sore muscles and leaving extra room for the unexpected