Aquincum was an ancient city on the northeastern edge of the Roman Empire, near modern-day Budapest, Hungary. It’s believed that Marcus Aurelius wrote some of his book, “Meditations,” while he was stationed there, reflecting on his thoughts on life, leadership, and philosophy. In “Meditations,” Aurelius discusses resilience, the fleeting nature of life, and the importanceContinue reading “Aquincum”
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A Budapest Buffet
I’m going to write about our trip to Hungary in 2019 for a few upcoming entries, as I’m running out of space to include it in my latest travel memoir. For our first night, we had dinner at Trofea Grill Buffet, which specializes in traditional Hungarian cuisine, particularly game meat. OMG. Such tasty food! AtContinue reading “A Budapest Buffet”