For the past four years in early February, the locals in Budapest have gathered at Vajdahunyad Castle to celebrate the Mangalica Festival. This unique event surrounds a curly-haired pig which is indigenous to Hungary and is known for its rich and fatty meat. Just about everything can be sampled from the mangalica pig at this [...]
Situated 12km north of the city of Šiauliai, in Lithuania, is the legendary Hill of Crosses. This place has become one of the country’s most visited sites. It is believed that crosses were first placed on this hill by the relatives of the victims of the rebellion in 1831 as the tsarist government did not [...]
Attention foodies! Budapest will be hosting its 4th annual “Mangalica Festival”, a celebration of a curly-haired pig which is indigenous to Hungary. The festival will be held at the Vajdahunyad castle in City Park from February 4-6th. Visitors will be treated to a variety of smoked hams, sausages, salamis, stews, along with traditional Hungarian specialties from strudels to homemade honey to palinkas [...]
Experience the very best of winter in Vienna! From January 20th to March 6th, Rathausplatz (City Hall Square) is transformed into a giant illuminated ice rink featuring over 600 meters of pathways. Glide, pirouette and twirl to hits of the 80′s and 90′s. For the first time, a synthetic ice rink will be set-up for [...]
Every year before Christmas, Vörösmarty Square is transformed into a festival of light and colour. More than 100 wooden pavilions are set-up offering handmade porcelain, wooden boxes and toys, jewelry and traditional weavings. The market also has a variety of food and drink specialities such as forralt bor (mulled wine), kürtoskalács (sweet Hungarian pastry), roast [...]
If your looking to spend some time in the heart of Budapest while capturing the local scene, you’ll want to stay at the Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments. This charming hotel is located just off on Andrássy on Hajós utca, which was recently transformed into a pedestrian zone a few years ago. Cafes, restaurants, trendy shops, [...]
Have you ever thought about traveling to Slovenia? This picturesque country is located in Central Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. It is often referred to as “the green peace of Europe”, boasting a wealth of natural wonders including sunny beaches, snow-capped mountains, forested slopes, plains covered in sunflowers, abundance of wildlife, and [...]
Budapest is filled with statues comprising of many famous Hungarians from Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary to composer Franz Liszt, as well as other notable Hungarian artists, architects and political figures. Statues can be seen in almost every district in the city. Here is a short list of those statues.
Whether your travelling to Budapest for business or leisure, give yourself a little treat and stay at Gerlóczy Rooms de Lux. Built in 1892, this former bank building has been stylishly renovated into a luxury boutique hotel. Gerlóczy Rooms de Lux is situated in the middle of a fabulous old square in the historical downtown of Pest named [...]
