Nov 25, 2012

Budapest is one of the best places in Europe to be hungry. In fact, there are so many international restaurants lining its historic streets and squares that it is possible to take a culinary world tour without ever leaving the city. With such an eclectic mix of places to choose from the task of selecting the five best places to eat hasn’t been easy, but...

Nov 1, 2012

Budapest is one of Europe’s most engaging and attractive cities. Because of its exceedingly scenic setting and stunning architecture, it is often nicknamed the “Paris of the East”. Since the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, the city’s nightlife, cuisine and culture have made it a magnet for tourists. In general, Hungary is one of the safest...

Oct 28, 2012

Budapest is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in central Europe and is ideal for a family holiday. Encompassing stunning architecture, museums, nature reserves and amusement parks there is plenty to see and do for children and adults alike. Here are just some of the best family days out in Budapest: The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden One of...

Oct 11, 2012

No-one does Christmas better than Hungary (except perhaps for the North Pole!). It’s a widely acknowledged fact. It’s not difficult to see why either, as the Budapest Christmas Market is one of the most popular Christmas Markets in Europe. Held in Vörösmarty Square, right in the heart of Budapest, this magical market features over one hundred stands...

Sep 12, 2012

The national dish of Hungary is famous around the world. It’s spicy, it’s warm, it’s not expensive to make and most importantly, it’s absolutely delicious. As with most traditional recipes almost every family has their own way of preparing the dish. As such, you can find many different versions around the web. I whole heartedly encourage you to...

Aug 31, 2012

Visiting Budapest this autumn? There are an abundance of unique festivals and fairs to enjoy. Here is our selection of the best events the city has to offer during the September to November period. Septemberfest: 7th to 9th of September A classic festival held in one of Budapest largest parks. Septemberfest offers an uninterrupted slew of gastronomic and...

Aug 23, 2012

With the summer festival season coming to end after an epic week of Sziget, party people across the city will be asking that elusive question:  what are we going to do now? Luckily Budapest offers plenty of options for the hungover festivalgoer, so kick-back, relax and take it easy with our three day chill-out itinerary.        We’ve all been...

Jul 23, 2012

The New Way is the Slow Way: Last week we invited our favourite travel bloggers to do a blog carnival. The theme we are focusing on is “Slow Travel & Discovering The Unexpected”. With the growing popularity of the ‘slow food’ movement, many people have begun to apply the same philosophy to travel. The idea is to put down the guidebooks, itineraries,...