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  1. “What about this city?” I asked the girls at reception.

    Their faces simultaneously cringed, “There is nothing there- it is grey and really communist looking.”

    Settled. I was going to head to Gyor.

    Hahahaha I love your train of thought! Grey and really communist looking buildings get my vote too. That’s partly why Lodz is one of my favourite cities in the world. Although Gyor is much prettier than you expected, I’m pleased you still enjoyed it ;-)

    This year my aim is to see way more of Eastern Europe so I’ll be all over your achives like a bad rash!

    1. i was supposed to go to lodz years ago and warsaw’s nightlife got the best of me instead :( i have desired to go back ever since. and yes, i always wanted to go because i heard it was grey and industrial. it is weird what attracts us to places! i’ve now wanted to go from reading your post about it as well as silvia’s at heartmybackpack!

  2. I have a problem with Hungary and I really consider it the most boring country in Europe, I’m not even a fan of Budapest. I’ve heard of Gyor before but never thought of visiting it (probably because of my phobia) but it actually looks really cool and I know I’d probably enjoy it big time! But I know what you mean by Central Europe being underrated! I love this area, try to see as much as possible of it and actually this year will be dedicated to CE!

    1. im certainly jealous of you! i just need some stable income to come in and im all over exploring more cities in central europe like gyor. :) i love hungary and dont find it boring at all! maybe you just havent been there with me hahhaha (kidding).

    2. most boring…? I have heard everything about my country but you are certainly the first who says it’s boring….have you visited Switzerland? ;)

  3. What a charming little city! It actually reminds me of Eger, Hungary – another place you should visit if you haven’t already. I think it was around three hours from Budapest by bus, and worth every bump in the road. I’m similar to you in that I always want to head to the places people have said are boring or ugly. Most of the time, that’s not the case at all! I’ve been thinking about visiting Bratislava this spring so I’ll try to factor in a little day trip :-)

    1. ……and that is another place to add to my ever-growing list of places to enjoy in central europe! i have heard eger is beautiful, however, so i wouldnt mind heading there whenever i get the chance!!!

      you should definitely factor in a day trip if youre looking to get away from bratislava too! maybe in summer there is better transportation around slovakia to other towns though? there wasn’t when i was there, which took me to gyor. and i dont regret it at all!

  4. I recall taking the train to Budapest, or from Budapest, not sure which, back in 2009, and passing Gyor. The name alone made me so desperately want to get off and explore. I loved Budapest so I thought being in a more “obscure” city in Hungary would be so cool. Thanks for the reminder. Hope to make it there someday. I will never forget that feeling, just passing through Hungary on a train, and reading all of those strange (to me) town names.
    Cheers from Boston,
    Adrienne

    1. thanks adrienne for your comment! definitely make a pitstop at one of the cities you pass next time! they often turn out to be the biggest surprises! and everyone wants to talk and know why you’re there! it is such a great feeling!