Margot's Travel Blog

Hungarian has a variety of traditional/local food. The majority of these plates contain some type of meat such as sausage, pork, or chicken. One of the main traditional Hungarian dishes that you can find in many different locations is goulash. I would compare Goulash to a beef stew of some type. There is a dark beef broth seasoned with a lot of paprika. There are large chunks of beef and then sometimes, carrots, peas, onions, and celery.  This local favorite is served at all kinds of restaurants, not just Hungarian ones. I have been to a variety of restaurants that serve sandwiches, pasta, salads, and then goulash. The size of the goulash varies depending on the restaurant. Some goulash comes served in a large size soup bowl and then others come in a smaller stew-like pot.  I am confident when I say that I truly am open to trying any kind of food no matter what. There is nothing that I won't try and there is little to nothing that I...

Just this past weekend I got the opportunity to travel to Poland. As I have been eager to see as many European countries as possible while I am here, I never had Poland in mind as a country I would visit. I really didn't know much about many of the Eastern European countries until arriving here. I have a friend whose family lives there and I knew that there was a lot of history that I was interested in learning about.  When I arrived in Poland, the only thing I could think about was food. I had two connecting flights plus travel time to get from the airport to the hostel. I could feel the knot in my stomach when we had gotten off the train in Krakow. Krakow is one of Poland's larger cities besides Warsaw. "How about we try Polish food, for our first meal in Poland. They are known for pierogies." my  friend exclaimed. I agreed and nodded as my stomach was making growling noises just thinking of eating.  I followed as my fri...

  Traveling evokes all kinds of emotions good and bad. There will always be very high points and sometimes there will be low moments but for me, travel brings out only the best. Ever since I was a child I have always loved traveling and being away from the comfort of my home. I have always been intrigued to explore and see the world. I am not just a tourist but a member of the city. I am a full-time student at Corvinus University and am living on my own at a hotel.  Before traveling to Hungary, I truthfully didn’t know a lot about the culture or what to expect when I arrived. Since this isn’t a vacation, I had to adapt to being a member of their society. When first arriving, adjusting to going to the grocery store and ordering a coffee at a cafe was slightly intimidating. The Hungarian language is not one that I had any familiarity with. Unlike Spanish and other languages, I couldn’t even attempt to try to understand what signs and other things had been said.  I have live...

Budapest, Hungary, is the hidden gem of Europe. The country itself has had a lot of historical distress. However, my time in Budapest has been nothing short of incredible. This beautiful city is not a vacation but one that I will be calling home for the next four months. The city is rich in history and built on generations of varying power. Fair Haven, a small town in New Jersey is the polar opposite of Budapest. A mile-wide town with the majority of its  residents  being families with small children.  If you drive down the 25 mph street in Fair Haven, New Jersey, you will see the white picket fences and the historic farmhouses. Where I grew up, the town is one mile by a mile. The homes have character and charm that many families appreciate when raising kids in this town. The suburban town has only homes, there are no apartments, condos, or any kind of complexes where I am from. In contrast, Budapest is a large city with about 1.7 millio...