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What to See and Do in Budapest (and what to skip)

by Frank (bbqboy)

What to See and Do in Budapest (and what to skip) This is a wrap-up post on our 2 months in Budapest. Lots of photos as well as our recommendations on what to see and do. I also cover attractions that …

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The 4 places on our “Expat base” shortlist

by Frank (bbqboy)

The 4 places on our “Expat base” shortlist I guess it’s a natural progression – working the 9-5 lifestyle, leaving it all to travel full-time, followed by the inevitable…finding a base …

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Why Vienna and Beyonce are kind of similar (and comparisons vs Budapest)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why Vienna and Beyonce are kind of similar It’s not often that I equate a city to a celebrity. But being in Vienna reminded me of a conversation that I had with Lissette recently. . Lissette: “What do …

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Budapest to Brasov on the Night Train

by Frank (bbqboy)

Budapest to Brasov on the Night Train Lissette has always dreamed of the luxury and romance of the Orient Express. Since that doesn’t operate anymore she got the next best thing: Budapest to …

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Prague or Budapest – which to visit?

by Frank (bbqboy)

Last year we spent 3 months in Prague, this year we’ve spent 2 months in Budapest. I think we’ve come to know and appreciate both cities. But as Eastern Europe’s* most popular cities, people …

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The Most Beautiful Cafés in Budapest

by Frank (bbqboy)

The Most Beautiful Cafés in Budapest Budapest has some of the most beautiful, opulent coffee houses we’ve seen anywhere. The reason for that was a thriving coffee culture that started …

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The Coolest Ruin bars in Budapest

by Frank (bbqboy)

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, …

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On the frontlines of the migrant crisis in Budapest

by Frank (bbqboy)

On the frontlines of the migrant crisis in Budapest September 10, 2015 I had no interest in writing about the migrant issue. This is a travel blog and although I have strong opinions on politics I try …

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Our Taste Hungary inspired Budapest Food Tour. How we saved big bucks

by Frank (bbqboy)

Our Taste Hungary inspired Budapest Food Tour Taste Hungary is the best known food tour operator in Budapest. They get great reviews. But their tours cost $90 USD per person for a 4 hour tour. That’s …

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