Peter’s journal

Local thoughts.
A wider perspective.

Notes on Budapest, private touring and life along Europe’s rivers. Practical ideas to help you plan a visit that feels like yours.

Photographs & moments · 23 October 2026

Budapest through
my eyes.

Grand views, a flag with a story, and a little dancing above the city. Come along on my latest walk.

Beyond Budapest

How I approach a private day outside the capital, with an optional all-electric Kia EV3 and an itinerary built around you.

River cruise advice

A cruise director’s checklist for making a comfortable plan between leaving your ship and travelling onwards.

A cruise director’s perspective

A cruise director’s way of thinking about your next river journey, from pace and time ashore to the details worth comparing.