Written by sararevell on May 24, 2009
- Highlights I am excited to report that I did not see one single Starbucks in Budapest. Yes, there are plenty of other chain shops and restaurants but Starbucks was blissfully absent. And to be honest...
Written by Madlobster on May 24, 2006
- Travel is about expectations, hopes, imagery and a sense of anticipation. One hopes to learn, but in actual fact we tend to observe and compare; the more different a destination, the more points of...
Written by Madlobster on May 24, 2006
- We had no idea if the editors of the Lonely Planet guide to Hungary were serious or trying to exercise some kind of powerful attraction to the city, but the comments spurred us on. Unused...
Written by britgirl7 on April 19, 2005
- Budapest has the most medical thermal baths in the world, so there will be plenty of choices if you want to try this experience. We chose the Gellert thermal baths, which is situated inside the...
Written by marif on April 5, 2005
- FROM KING STEPHEN TO EMPRESS MARIA-THERESAThe history of Hungary starts with Prince Geza, a member of the Arpad Dynasty who, aided by the Holy Roman Emperor, was able to transform the pagan Magyar tribes into...
Written by marif on April 5, 2005
- Squares, streets, and public places in Budapest are named after famous Hungarians who left a mark on their country's political or cultural scene and contributed to building up the country's national identity. The most popular...
Written by marif on April 4, 2005
- 1. Szentendre, a small town constructed right on one bank of the Danube, can be reached easily by frequent HEV suburban train from Batthyany ter in Buda in about 30 minutes. Its narrow winding streets,...
Written by magyar1 on April 1, 2002
- Budapest is currently going through something of a hotel building boom. Lack of tourist rooms has always been something of a problem and this is now being addressed.
Many of the new establishments are at the...
Written by Idler on April 23, 2006
- The Bohem Festival’s Saturday program offered a full day of events, with concerts scheduled in the morning, afternoon, and evening at the Erdei Ferenc Cultural Center. Daytime concerts were held in a large conference/display area...
Written by Idler on April 23, 2006
- "Ragtime dead? Hell, it ain't even sick!" - Bob DarchThe Bohém Ragtime & Jazz Festival is the largest jazz festival in Hungary. It has been going strong since 1992 under the direction of Tamás Ittzés,...
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