The Most Beautiful Cafés in Budapest
The Most Beautiful Cafés in Budapest Budapest has some of the most beautiful, opulent coffee houses we’ve seen anywhere. A thriving coffee culture started in Budapest around 1910 and …
The Coolest Ruin bars in Budapest
The Coolest Ruin bars in Budapest. Lissette and I aren’t the types to hang around in bars. But we fell in love with something unique to Budapest – ruin bars. What’s a ruin bar? Typically it is an old, …
Review of the Imola Hotel Platán, Eger (Hungary)
Review of the Imola Hotel Platán We don’t usually do hotel reviews on this website. In this case the hotel was as much the destination as the town of Eger itself. We wanted a spa vacation and that was …
Things to Do and See in Eger, Hungary
Things to Do and See in Eger Where to take a holiday in Hungary? One of our readers recommended the town of Eger in the Northeastern part of the country. A pretty town with beautiful churches …
Our Taste Hungary inspired Budapest Food Tour. How we saved big bucks
Our Taste Hungary inspired Budapest Food Tour Note: This post dates back to 2015 and prices and exchange rates have changed. But now, more than ever, you get better value doing your own …
Budapest: The time I was almost punched in the face at the Hummus Bar
Budapest: The time I was almost punched in the face at the Hummus Bar Right up the street from Budapest’s Great Synagogue is the Hummus Bar. We had just ordered – the Shawarma plate for me, the …
Review of our dining experience with EatWith in Budapest.
EatWith in Budapest Wouldn’t it be cool to go to a new city and get invited to a dinner party? Where you could meet interesting people and be fed by locals? I think it’s a great concept. I first heard …
One month in Budapest. Experiences and impressions to date.
One month in Budapest: Experiences and impressions This weekend we’ll be celebrating a month in Budapest. Someone asked me yesterday how I liked Budapest. It’s something I’ve been putting off …
Budapest Travel Guide: “A Perfect Day in Budapest”
Budapest Travel Guide: “A Perfect Day in Budapest” Budapest is a romantic city on the beautiful River Danube formed by the union of two great cities: The historic medieval town of Buda and …