Operating since 2008, The Danube Express is one of the newest train travel services in Europe. Yet, this emerging rail company is quickly getting a reputation for its high class service and distinct itineraries. The luxury “hotel on wheels” offers travelers a journey across some of the most spectacular areas of Central and Eastern Europe. Tours include the Istanbul Loop, a [...]
Budapest is known for its historical buildings including magnificent examples of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau. In the past decade, many of these establishments have been renovated and remodelled into high-class accommodations attracting all types of guests. Here are just a few of the best hotels in Budapest that include both a great night’s stay and hold historical significance. New York Palace At [...]
The largest free cultural festival in Budapest will be taking place each weekend from June 26 – August 15th along the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Traffic will be closed in the area to give way to pedestrians, baby strollers, roller skaters and onlookers. Visitors can enjoy the pleasant views of the Danube while taking in performances of [...]
The 2010 National Gallop will be happening from June 2 – 6th in Budapest. The five day event is a celebration of Hungarian horsemanship dating back thousands of years when the Magyars first settled into the region. It includes traditional Hussar races, show jumping, dressageas, processions, historical parades, as well as children’s horse riding shows. Visitors can get a glimpse into [...]
Proclaimed as one of Europe’s most beautiful and majestic cities, Budapest has become a major travel destination that attracts over 20 million visitors a year. It boasts a wide range of things to see and do including museums and churches, coffee houses, Turkish baths and Roman ruins, historical sites, nature parks, as well as shopping [...]
A panoramic view of Tihany Abbey with the inner lake and Lake Balaton in Hungary. If you’re looking to discover Hungary beyond its capital city, here are six great places that are definitely worth a visit. Eger At the foot of the Bukk Mountains lies the town of Eger, one of the most beautiful and [...]
If you want to explore the traditional customs of Easter in Hungary, visiting the annual Easter Festival in Hollókö is a must! Proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hollókö and its surrounding area is a ethnographic village comprising of beautiful and vibrant historical houses and dwellings mainly from the 17th and 18th century. The village is currently home to 400 residents [...]
The 2010 annual Budapest Spring Festival will be happening from March 19th – April 5th. The festival offers over 200 cultural events including operas, exhibitions, theater performances, ballets, and classical and contemporary concerts. First held in 1981, the Budapest Spring Festival is the largest annual cultural event in Hungary. For full details, visit the Budapest Festival Center’s website. [...]
Hungary has a long and distinguished history of winemaking. Grapes were first known to be cultivated in the area by Romans over 2000 years ago. The country’s diverse climate of hot and humid summers, dry autumns, and rainy springs to cold winters makes it an ideal place for winemaking. Its best-known wines are Tokaji Aszu, a [...]
Budapest is filled with places to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee with a sumptuous dessert. Here are just a few of the best historic coffeehouses and confectionery shops in the city. Ruszwurm Located in the castle district of Budapest, this charming cake shop was built in 1827 by Ferenc Schwabl. Its original furnishings are [...]
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