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.
Exhibitions at the HNG
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2011
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 ...
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Explore Budapest's Margaret Island
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2011
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 ...
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Free Things to Do in Budapest
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
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 ...
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Holocaust Memorial in Budapest
Written by Photoman, November 2011
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 ...
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HOP ON HOP OFF BUS
Written by JAMES R, United Kingdom, April 2013
Excellent way to see Budapest (both Buda and Pest) and great value for money. Lots of stops so getting around easy and goes to most of the main tourist hot spots. Great value bought via Viator.
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New Year’s Eve in Budapest
Written by Sasha, December 2012
With its reputation as a party city, Budapest celebrates Szilveszter, Hungary‘s New Year, with a bang. Street parties take place across the city and the explosion of fireworks marks midnight over the ...
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One Day in Budapest
Written by Sasha, March 2013
Orient yourself with a walking tour of Budapest, Hungary’s capital and a city cleft in half by the mighty River Danube. Start in Pest, the left-bank city of wide boulevards and Jugendstil ...
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Open-air outings in Budapest
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2011
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 ...
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Soviet Statue Park
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Like many denizens of former Soviet satellites, the citizens of Hungary were anxious to bring down the figurative symbols of communist rule as well as their military and political apparatus after ...
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Spas and Spelunking in Budapest
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Hungary’s capital city is world renowned as a destination blessed with a profusion of restorative spas. Whether it’s the famous Gellért or Széchenyi baths that draw you to Budapest, or ...
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Spas and Spelunking in Budapest
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Hungary’s capital city is world renowned as a destination blessed with a profusion of restorative spas. Whether it’s the famous Gellért or Széchenyi baths that draw you to Budapest, or ...
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Strolling from Roosevelt to Liberty
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, April 2012
Situated at the foot of the beautiful Chain Bridge, Roosevelt Square (named in honor of the former American president in 1947, and recently renamed in honor of Széchenyi István) offers ...
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St Stephen basicilia
Written by Audy, United Kingdom, February 2013
Not to be missed. Stunning inside.
Lift to take you to the tower that has fantastic views over Budapest if you cant manage all the stairs..
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St Stephen basicilia
Written by Audy, United Kingdom, February 2013
Stunning...Not to be missed... Im not religious but I loved it. Even ventured to the top of the tower, lovely views of Budapest..
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Visiting Budapest in Winter
Written by Sasha, February 2013
Sprawled across the River Danube, the two halves of Budapest look fetching in winter under a coating of snow, but temperatures drop well below freezing so wrap up warm. But there is plenty to do and ...
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