In 1990, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company was founded by a group of investors who were inspired to restore and preserve what they considered a dying art. With the assistance of well-known wine author Hugh Johnson they were the first to invest in Hungary’s legendary Tokaji region. Tokaji in Hungarian, hailed as “the king of [...]
The spectacular St Stephen’s Basilica is a must see sight in Budapest. Named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), the building is a symbol of Hungarian statehood and spiritualism. Its sheer size and complexity resulted in St Stephen’s Basilica taking over 50 years to build. Construction was started in 1851 [...]
Compared to other wine producing countries, Croatia exports only a small amount of wines. However, this Mediterranean country of more than 4 million people is quickly gaining a reputation for its fine wines. Recently, the Croatian Institute of Viticulture and Enology has introduced the Protected Geographical Origin status for its wine (similar to the AOC standard in France). [...]
Situated near Lake Balaton, close to the Bakony hills is Herend, the largest and most prestigious porcelain manufacture in Europe. Founded in 1826 by Vince Stingl, the company originally bgean producing earthenware pottery. At the time, low-cost pottery was readily available across the country, so competition was fierce. In 1839 a major turning point occurred [...]
The annual BudaFest Summer Music Festival will be happening from July 6th – August 17th in the heart of Budapest. Featuring traditional klezmer (music of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe), folk and jazz music, as well as famous operas, the festival is held in some of the city’s most beautiful historical buildings – the [...]
There are numerous websites that feature information about air travel. So, even if your planning a trip anywhere in Central and Eastern Europe, these websites are a great resource. Here are just a few of the best. Air Line Quality Find out what people are really saying about airline travel. Air Line Quality is the [...]
Get the party started! Hungary’s largest and most popular music festival will be happening from August 11- 16th on Óbudai Island, in the heart of Budapest. The event draws hundreds of thousands of revellers for a week of great music, camping and partying. Highlights for this year include performances by Iron Maiden, Muse, Fear Factory, Billy Talent, as [...]
Interested in travelling to Hungary or Eastern Europe and looking for some guidance? You could win one of Lonely Planet’s travel guides to Hungary, Eastern Europe or a Hungarian phrasebook by simply posting on the new discussion forum. Here’s how: Register on The Hungarian Girl Discussion Forum Post an approved new topic or a reply in [...]
Each week we will select a photographer whose work either showcases or reflects elements of Central and Eastern Europe from professionals to hobbyist photographers around the world. This week our photographer is Krisztina Erdodi from Budapest, Hungary. Here’s a brief collection of her photos that showcase the many beautiful regions of Hungary. Name: Krisztina Erdodi [...]
From June 4th to August 22th, Italian futurist painter, graphic artist and designer, Fortunato Depero (1892-1960) will have his work displayed at the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest. Arts lovers will have a chance to see more than 100 pieces on loan from MART (Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art of Trento & Rovereto) in Italy. The show, which is [...]
Hungary has made appearances in a variety of foreign films and television productions. With its ever-expanding capacity of production facilities and unique varied locations, Hungary is making it’s mark in Hollywood. Cities like Budapest have been able to pass off as London, East and West Berlin, Paris and even Buenos Aires. Hungary has also provided [...]
Originated in Austria, the term “Linzertorte” refers to a rich buttery pastry that is filled with fruit preserves. Traditionally the pastry is made into a tart but cookies are also common especially in North America. They can be formed into all shapes and sizes making it ideal for holidays and special occasions. Ingredients 3/4 cups (170 [...]
Cherry sauce is very popular in Hungary. It can be paired with various meat dishes, potatoes, as well as pasta pellets. Although, the recipe has a sweet flavor it is meant to be used for savory dishes. Ingredients 1 jar (19 oz) pitted sour cherries with juice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 2 [...]
Pretzels can easily be made at home. You can shape them into knots or just roll them into sticks. Just don’t forget the mustard and beer! Ingredients Dough 1 cup (250 ml) warm water 1 package (8 grams) active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups (420 grams) bread flour, plus extra for kneading 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature [...]
Hungary may not be the most well-known wine producing nation. However, it has certainly contributed to many apsects of wine and winemaking. Here are some facts about wine in Hungary. • Only three European languages have words for wine: Latin, Greek, and Hungarian. • Vines believed to be indigenous to the region were first cultivated [...]
The 2010 European Wine Blogger’s Conference will be happening on October 22-24 in Vienna, Austria. Bloggers, journalists, wine industry professionals and social media innovators come together to discuss the convergence between the culture of wine and the web. Throughout the 3-day conference, there will be several sessions addressing topical subjects for all online wine communicators, as well as streams [...]
In 1990, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company was founded by a group of investors who were inspired to restore and preserve what they considered a dying art. With the assistance of well-known wine author Hugh Johnson they were the first to invest in Hungary’s legendary Tokaji region. Tokaji in Hungarian, hailed as “the king of [...]
A visit to Germany is incomplete without going to an authentic German Beer Festival. Here are the top 10 beer festivals that will have you saying “Prost!” 10) Hanover Schützenfest The world’s biggest marksman’s festival is celebrated every year in Hannover. It combines a fair with shooting matches among members of the local marksmen’s association, [...]
