Seventh stop in Europe! Budapest was breathtaking! I felt a sense of freedom multiple times whenever I was able to see lots of interesting landmarks from where I was standing, and knowing that I’d be able to visit and fully explore every location with little to no hassle. It was amazing!

This is also the first stop where I really felt like I wanted to stay longer. Not only due to how beautiful the city itself was, but also because of how the friends I made in Vienna and the new friends I made here in Budapest were staying in the city juuuuust a little longer. I’m re-learning that one the harder parts of traveling solo isn’t making new friends, but having to say goodbye to them.