A traveller’s memories from Eastern Europe

Travellers Jenny and David took in the sites, flavours, and history of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague on tour. Here, Jenny shares what has stayed with her most from the journey.

What made you and David want to visit Eastern Europe in the first place?

My father visited these countries many, many years ago. I even have some photos of him in the same spots that we visited on tour, so I went and took the same pictures.

Any highlights from the tour?

My husband would say the food—especially if you’re a meat eater! I loved the museums in Vienna, and we went to see an opera in Vienna, which was really neat. I’d actually love to go back and spend more time in Vienna. There is so much to see there.

Anything about the region that surprised you?

The people—especially in Prague and Budapest. They’ve been through so much. When you think about Budapest, the Communist rule ended recently, but today the young people speak great English and are so nice and helpful. We had this one local guide in Budapest who really sticks out to me. She was wonderful and shared about her life and her parents and the hardships they’ve been through. They’re a very strong people.