Vienna: We're Moving Here

Vienna is our last stop of our Eastern European tour and we are in love! Vienna is move than anything we had expected and has sold us - we're moving here (well, if we can get jobs, visas, just a few important things).  After spending a few days here, I know why Vienna is consistently considered one of the best places to live in the world. It's an all around perfect place to exist. 
Half the city of Vienna is made up of gardens and parks where you can bike, stroll, picnic, or just laze away.  The streets are lined with every type of imaginable cafe and eatery.  Vienna is also home to the most number of museums - whatever your thrill, there's a museum for it. A Mozart concert every night? Check. Shopping galore? Check. Coffee is only enjoyed sitting at a cafe? Check. 
Vienna had us at hello...

Annette the Tour Guide

I will be your tour guide, free of charge!! 

* just pay for my airfare and accommodations :)

Budapest: House of Terror

It's not terrifying, just disturbing.  The most fascinating thing about our trip to Eastern Europe has been to learn about a history that is so foreign to us, but happened in our lifetime.  The story of Communism, the lives destroyed by it, and the communities that emerged from it have been such a valuable learning experience on this trip. The House of Terror is dedicated to the Hungarians that lost their lives during the Communist Regime and Iron Cross Fascist Regime.  Pictures of the interior are not allowed, unfortunately, since this museum is such a visual experience.  Below is the wall of pictures dedicated to those who lost their lives, the "iron curtain", and fabulous signage to the museum (when the sun hits the building at the right angle, the sign casts a shadow on the building that reads "terror" - so symbolic!)

Budapest: Annette's New Calling

Who needs a Master's Degree when you can major in Chocolate and Pastries?!?!