It’s always nice to see other blogs or websites that focus on Central and Eastern Europe in some way. That’s why I couldn’t resist doing this interview with Emperors Crumbs, who are an American family that lived in Slovakia and blogged about their cooking experiences there. Presently, they’re back in the USA but are still blogging about their [...]
Why is Tokaj so special? Is it the soil, is it the climate or is it the grape varieties and the people? All these factors and much more (including the very technology used in making Tokaji) play an important role. While the expertise of winemakers can develop, grape varieties themselves can travel and even climate can change, one [...]
Hungary’s largest and most prestigious wine festival is happening from September 8th – 12th located in terraces of the Buda Castle Palace (Budavári Palota). The festival features over 1,000 wines from across the country and the world. Vistiors will have the opportinity to learn about the history of Hungarian wine making and meet renowned wine makers. Traditional Hungarian [...]
Ever since I arrived in Budapest, I have been amazed by the beauty of the sky and the variety of colors and lights it can show at any given time of the day. I am lucky enough to have a flat whose windows are oriented towards the West, that way I am a privileged spectator [...]
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 Stéphane Baldeck. Here’s a brief collection of his photos that showcase the many areas of Central and Eastern Europe. Name: Stéphane Baldeck Location: Reunion island [...]
Hungary is among the countries in Europe that was hardest hit by the international financial crisis. In 2008, it required a 20 billion-euro emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund, the EU and the World Bank. The country is now restructuring its financial outlook. Prime Minister Viktor Orban who won a landslide election victory this spring is calling for Hungary to reclaim “economic [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
