Archive for July, 2010

World’s biggest photo: billion pixels budapest

| July 30, 2010 | 0 Comments
World’s biggest photo: billion pixels budapest

A group of photographers in Hungary are getting worldwide recognition. They have claimed to have created the world’s biggest photo, that is 70 billion gigapixels in size! Developed by 360world, the photo was shot using a Sony’s A900 25MP camera and was taken at the observation tower of János-hegy, the highest vantage point in Budapest with a 360 degree panorama. The group [...]

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Best airline travel websites

| July 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
Best airline travel websites

There are numerous websites that feature information about air travel. 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 world’s largest airline and airport review site. Here you can browse through the latest news and information about airlines. [...]

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Photographer of the Week: Krisztina Erdodi

| July 26, 2010 | 0 Comments
Photographer of the Week: Krisztina Erdodi

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 [...]

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Sziget Festival 2009

| July 25, 2010 | 0 Comments
Sziget Festival 2009

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 revelers for a week of great music, camping and partying. Highlights for this year include performances by Iron Maiden, Muse, Fear Factory, Billy Talent, as well as upcoming bands from [...]

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Hungarian wine facts

| July 20, 2010 | 0 Comments
Hungarian wine facts

Hungary may not be the most well-known wine producing nation. However, it has certainly contributed to many aspects 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 [...]

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Linzer cookies

| July 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
Linzer cookies

Originating 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. They can be formed into all shapes and sizes making it ideal for holidays and special occasions. Ingredients 3/4 cups (170 grams) unsalted butter 1/2 [...]

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European Wine Blogger’s Conference

| July 15, 2010 | 0 Comments
European Wine Blogger’s Conference

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 [...]

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Celebrating 20 years of The Royal Tokaji Wine Company

| July 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Celebrating 20 years of The Royal Tokaji Wine Company

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 [...]

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Depero Exhibition at the Hungarian National Gallery

| July 8, 2010 | 0 Comments
Depero Exhibition at the Hungarian National Gallery

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 [...]

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Top 10 beer festivals in Germany

| July 6, 2010 | 1 Comment
Top 10 beer festivals in Germany

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, [...]

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