Hungary Travel Tips
Hungary is a heart-stealer; it will lure you back again and again to sample its rich wines, lounge in its thermal spas, gaze at its birdlife and make one more attempt to master its hermetic language. It has all the luxury of western Europe with a Magyar twist and at half the cost.
All the World’s a Festival
Hungary has recently become a country of festivals. Hundreds of them are organised year by year in a lot of topics, but practically in two categories: cultural and gastronomy festivals (or the two ... Continue Reading »
Farewell Winter, Here Comes Spring - The End of Winter in Budapest
February is the shortest month of the year, and yet, it often seems that it would never last. The feasts of December are over by now, you have long forgotten about your New Year’s wows, the snow ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Budapest: Suggested Itineraries
Explore the fascinating past and dynamic present of Hungary’s capital. Day 1: Historic Buda First, get your bearings. The Danube follows a roughly north-south route through the middle of the ... Continue Reading »
Best Bridges in Budapest
Including rail bridges, Budapest boasts a total of 10 structures spanning the historic stretch of the River Danube Whether you take an organized tour, rent a bicycle (easy to do), rent a car, or ... Continue Reading »
Best Views in Budapest
Beautiful views of the Buda Hills, Pest and the Danube River are easily accessible from various locations in and around the city of Budapest. The following are a few of the best places to peruse the ... Continue Reading »
Budapest classical walking tour
Walking city tours are the best options to explore the real aspect of Budapest. See the most visited sights of the Hungarian capital, explore the hidden cultural treasures, and enjoy the ambience of ... Continue Reading »
Budapest Holocaust Memorial Center
The Budapest Holocaust Memorial Center was erected to shine a light on this disgraceful and horrifying historical period, honor the victims, examine the changes that the Jewish community underwent ... Continue Reading »
Budapest Puppet Theatre
The largest puppet theatre in all of central Europe (and that’s saying something), the Budapest Puppet Theatre (BPT) in Budapest, Hungary is a shining example of an art form beloved the world over. ... Continue Reading »
Budapest Step by Step
Budapest, the capital of Hungary is a city with a population of 2 million which definitely means there are a lot to see and do there. Most tourists however, come only for 3-4 days, which is just ... Continue Reading »
Classical Music in Budapest
Classical music is widely and expertly presented throughout Europe, but there are few better places than Budapest for indulging in some diverting and inspiring concerts. Travelers new to the city ... Continue Reading »
Exhibitions at the HNG
Two installations of particular interest will grace the illustrious halls of the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest from May to October of 2011. The first, a sampling of contemporary Croatian ... Continue Reading »
Explore Budapest's Margaret Island
As is well known, the Hungarian capital city is the convergence of two formerly separate cities on the east and west banks of the River Danube. To get at the georgraphical and figurative heart of ... Continue Reading »
Free Things to Do in Budapest
Budapest has long been a proud cultural staple of Europe, and these days, you would be pressed not to find at least some arts and music events to attend around the city. Unfortunately, not all of ... Continue Reading »
Holocaust Memorial in Budapest
One of the most moving memorials I have seen is one along the bank of the Danube River in Budapest. It consists of 45 pairs of bronzed shoes representing 45 Jews who were shot by the Hungarian ... Continue Reading »
Open-air outings in Budapest
Like many other cities in the region, the capital of Hungary is decidedly lacking in air-conditioning (for shame!). The following suggestions may help visitors beat the heat or simply enjoy the ... Continue Reading »
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