Hungary is worth a look. Currently in Budapest and it's lovely. Previously I've stopped over in Debrecen (a smaller country on the East side) and that too is nice. Friendly people.
View of the waterfront from the castle.
Its 30c at the moment.
The way organisations avoid disclosing their phone number but steer you instead towards dealing with bots. Of course, they claim it's for your benefit - the sodding liars.
I'm glad my peak going out days just missed the era of tik tok helmets, imagine feeling the need to film others for your own gratification. I'll never ever understand that desire