Apr 30, 2012

Budapest is divided into two distinct halves by the Danube river, with historic Buda on one side and vibrant Pest on the other. The Hungarian capital is perfect for a European city break and is an essential stop-off on any European inter-rail tour. Here is a run down of the five best things to do once you get there. Climb Castle Hill This climb should actually...

Apr 26, 2012

From a celebration of sausages to Hungarian horsemanship, Budapest is a fantastic place to visit for its frequent festivals and fairs. Here is a guide to the year’s events in brief to help you plan the perfect Budapest break. Budapest Spring Festival See in spring with style as Hungary’s best classical musicians, dancers and thespians flock to the...

Apr 11, 2012

Budapest has long been hailed the food capital of Europe, with time-honoured culinary traditions that are rich in flavour and diverse in influence. Eating out is a huge part of local culture, and the capital’s street side cafes and restaurants are popular lunch time haunts for groups of locals as well as tourists. The dining options are dynamic and...

Mar 19, 2012

If you’re looking for a European city break but want something a little more unusual than Paris or Rome, Hungary’s elegant capital, Budapest, is a fantastic option. Picnic in secluded parks, stroll around historic streets and dine in traditional candlelit restaurants. Here is a run down of the most romantic things to do on your break in...

Feb 24, 2012

Visiting the thermal baths is one of the most popular things to do in Budapest, but for one night of the year there is no doubt that the thermal baths are the place to be in Budapest. The night of the baths, which will take place on the 10th of March this year, sees 5 of Budapest’s largest spas thrown open for parties and concerts. An entry fee of HUF 3490...

Jan 23, 2012

Budapest has an excellent public transport system. There are several cheap and efficient ways to get around this sizable city, the Budapest metro, the tram and the bus. Dating back to 1896 the Budapest metro system is the second oldest in the world with you oldest being……you guessed it the London Underground. The oldest line is the M1 yellow line. The M1 is...

There are some cities which offer a fairly predictable assortment of attractions, and will provide the visitor with an interesting holiday that’s considered average but nothing particularly special. They might have an interesting museum, perhaps, and maybe a bridge or two, but a year after the visit the tourist would invariably struggle to remember too much...

Jan 18, 2012

Planning your 2012 city break, well don’t press the ‘buy’ button until you’ve selected Budapest. From the 29th September- 7th October Budapest will be hosting the Budapest International Film Festival. What better way to line up your visit than this? During the film festival Budapest will be alive with the arts and film making fever. This...