3 days in Budapest – itinerary of what to see and do
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway in Europe, Budapest offers incredible architecture, delicious Hungarian cuisine, vibrant street markets and world-class museums. Our guest writer …
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Culture and clubbing – my 18 year old daughter hits the town in Budapest
In this article, my daughter shares some of the things she enjoyed on a short break to Budapest, seen through the eyes of an 18 …
48 Hours in Budapest – top things to see on a spring break
Last time I was in Budapest it was summertime, with thunderstorms threatening to crack the warm humidity and we took the children to watch the …
Shopping in Budapest – Folk art and Paprika
When I travel it’s my pleasure to shop for small souvenirs that create memories of my travels. They have to be light and fun, because …
Intercontinental Budapest Review – a luxury spring break
On a short spring break in Budapest, we stayed at the Intercontinental Budapest. It’s a classy, 5 star hotel that wrapped us in a cocoon …
Cold War Canteen to Literary Salon – 5 Budapest restaurants
For three sisters who’d escaped our families and kitchens for a weekend away, eating out in Budapest was an easy decision. The restaurants are gloriously …
Hungary – Budapest and Lake Balaton – podcast 15
In Podcast No 15 in my travel podcast series, you’ll hear about my week’s holiday in Hungary starting and ending in Budapest with a few days in …
Hullám Hostel in Hungary – Lake Balaton days
When travelling with our teenagers, we often choose a private room in a stylish and family-friendly hostel over an apartment or hotel, which is how …
Boot slapping, skirt twirling, Hungarian folk dancing – at the Festival of Folk Arts in Budapest
On our visit to Budapest in August 2010, we did the usual tourist thing of visiting the main sites of the Castle district and came …
Hungarian goulash and other one pot cooking
Every night of our family holiday at Hullam Hostel on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary, we ate the stew that the hostel served …
Lángos and other street food – in Hungary
If you’re visiting Budapest, you might be looking for a cheap and tasty snack that’s typically Hungarian – look no further than the Lángos, pronounced …