I was always intimidated by the idea of traveling in Eastern Europe. Still, these countries offer wonderful food and culture that rivals Paris and London, with the bonus of being gentle on the wallet.

The landlocked nation is teeming with thermal water springs—more than 1,300, with 123 in Budapest alone—which bring infinite ...

River cruise lines may continue to call in Budapest as a port, due to an exemption that allows visitors to arrive by waterway from countries within the Schengen Zone. Photo Credit: Crystal Cruises ...

The hilly surrounding area holds some of Hungary’s prime vineyards. A sole sailboat glides on Lake Balaton, central Europe’s largest lake, where Hungarians flock for fun on the water and wine tasting ...