Unexpected emotional depth in Hungary

I thought I was going to Hungary for beaches, food, and Széchenyi Thermal Bath. I got all of those things. What I didn't expect was how emotionally affecting the trip would be. The history — particularly around Eger — hit in ways that good travel sometimes does.

excellent wine regions was the moment that crystallised it. Standing there, eating Tokaj wine I'd bought from a street vendor, something clicked about why travel matters. 8 days and I came home genuinely changed. Some places do that to you.