Magyarország is a remarkable place, with an impenetrable language, a paprika-goosed cuisine, and some of the most fetching culture, architecture, and historical sites in Europe. Don't miss the old Turkish baths of Budapest and the Danube Bend cities of Szentendre, Visegrad, and Esztergom


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6 of Hungary´s Top Winter Pleasures

Like pretty much every country where it gets nippy at this time of year, Hungary offers its own menu of delights both frosty and toasty. In fact, this central European country is a veritable winter wonderland, whether it’s ice-skating in fairytale castle grounds; browsing luminescent Christmas markets; warming your hands and mouth with roasted chestnuts and mulled wine; or bathing in a historic thermal spa. Check out these half dozen options and you’ll see what we mean...read post 

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5 of Budapest´s Most Beautiful and Interesting Neighbourhoods

pawel.gaulOne of Eastern Europe´s most handsome cities, Hungary´s capital is packed with remarkable architecture and historical landmark such as the House of Parliament and Buda Castle, as well as plenty of cool things to do – most notably luxuriating in its atmospheric hot-springs bathhouses, which date back centuries. And here´s a quintet of the best districts for exploring these and more:read post 

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Veszprem-Balaton a European Capital of Culture for 2023

Janos Illesi A city of around 57,000, just over an hour from Budapest and near the shores of Lake Balaton (the largest in Central Europe), the capital of Balaton County is one of Hungary’s oldest urban areas, and predates even the arrival of the Hungarians to the region in the early 11th century. With its hilly, winding cobblestone lanes and romantic corners, Veszprém definitely sports that “fairytale” vibe many visitors to Europe come seeking, and spots here not to miss include its…

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Budapest is one of "10 of Europe's Cheapest Cities to Visit"

  Europe is of course filled with amazing scenic and cultural sights and experiences, but it's also known as by and large an expensive place to visit. Yet it doesn't have to be! There are still a number of European cities and countries where you won't bust your wallet on lodging, dining, entertainment, and touring, and here are seven of them - many, but not all, in Eastern Europe (and of course don't forget that in budget travel, a good part of your savings occurs at the beginning and end of…

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  • Budapest´s thermal baths are a big part of its appeal, but the most famous, Gellért, is sadly out of the question for the next couple of years. But no worries, there are other great ones to choose from! https://www.timeout.com/news/one-of-budapests-most-iconic-thermal-b...
    One of Budapest’s most iconic thermal baths is closing for renovations until 2028
    It’s been part of the city’s cultural fabric for more than 100 years
  • I´m also forwarding this to my Belgian friend Griet, who it just so happens is planning to go camping in Hungary this spring! https://www.travelandleisure.com/hungary-named-europe-s-top-emergin...
  • Check out Hungary´s eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites! https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/hu
  • When it comes to wine, sweet Tokaj is by far the most famous. But there´s an (increasingly) diverse oenological landscape beyond, too, and this article provide a great overview: https://travelnotesandbeyond.com/guide-to-the-hungarian-wines/
    The Ultimate Guide to Hungarian Wines (Top Varieties and Regions)
    Hungry gained its wine making reputation through a couple of wine styles, but there are many other Hungarian wines worth trying
  • As usual, Lonely Planet does a great job in giving newbies the lay of the land (although I´ll never forget on a long-ago visit to Szentendre how wrong it was about the houseboats along the Danube): https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-hungary
    A first-time guide to Hungary
    Get all the tips you need for a first trip to Hungary in this guide to costs, activities and when to visit this captivating country in the heart of E…
  • A nice article about returning to Budapest in Condé Nast Traveler: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-contemporary-portrait-of-histori...
    At a Time of Transition, Budapest Is as Vital and Elegant as Ever
    More than a decade ago, Lina Mounzer fell for Budapest, with its monuments to 19th-century imperial glory and 20th-century political turmoil. In the…
  • Check out this look at the legendary historic bath houses of Budapest - which I fondly remember as the thing which most sets the city apart from others anywhere in the world: I´m planning a return next March, and looking forward to hitting two or three again! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-meditative-allure-of-budapests...
    A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths
    In the Central European capital, calming vibes are as abundant as rambunctious bars.
  • Looks like Hungary had a pretty good 2022 - here are some numbers: https://www.budapesttimes.hu/economy/hungary-tourism-exceeded-expec...
    Hungary tourism 'exceeded expectations' in 2022 - The Budapest Times
    Hungary's tourism sector performed "beyond expectations" last year and is on track to top record numbers in 2019, the head of the Hungarian Tourism A…
  • The Daily Beast recently published a sobering look at the campaign against Hungarian gays and lesbians by the that country's illiberal regime, headed by Viktor Orban, and its role in Hungary's upcoming elections: https://www.thedailybeast.com/lgbt-rights-are-big-issue-in-hungary-...
    LGBT+ Rights Are Big Issue in Hungary Elections as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Erodes Gay Protectio…
  • In researching Hungary for another travel post, I came across this one that appealed to me both as a fan of Art Nouveau and of exposing readers to parts of this country off the usual tourist track of Budapest and Szentendre. A Poland-based blogger went to Hungary's third largest city, Szeged way down south near the border with Serbia, and discovered a trove of late-19th/early-20th-century Art Nouveau architecture: https://www.mywanderlust.pl/what-to-see-in-szeged-hungary/
    What to See in Szeged, Hungary - the Art-Nouveau Gem of Europe
    Wondering if you should visit Szeged, Hungary? Here you will find what to see in Szeged and why this is one of the best cities in Hungary.
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