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  1. hunventure avatar

    Re: eger wine festival in august?

    by hunventure 24 May 2012

    If you ask me the best wine festivals are at the Balaton Lake in the summertime. Balatonfüred, Balatonalmádi and Badacsony has various…

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    Re: Hostels on the North coast of Lake Balaton

    by hunventure 24 May 2012

    That's right, the only hostel at Balaton Lake is Hullám Hostel. It's scandal but the Hungarian laws don't let you open a real hostel.…

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    Hostels on the North coast of Lake Balaton

    by kittysmith 22 May 2012

    My friend and I are going to Budapest on 13/7/12. We plan to stay there for the first three nights and then take a trip to Lake Balaton.…

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    RE: Budapest to Lake Balaton

    by battybilly 14 May 2012

    There are two rail lines on the shores of Balaton.... One each side. Different trains - go on different lines. Choose your destination…

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    Re: Lake Balaton/Siofok

    by hunventure 14 May 2012

    There are no real hostels in Siófok what is a shame. Hungarian laws don't let you open a real hostel with bars and dormitories. But...…

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    Lake Balaton/Siofok

    by hsck6488 14 May 2012

    Many people seem to agree that Lake Balaton, and specifically Siofok are places worth visiting for a few days, but I can't find any informat…

  7. siung avatar

    Transportation in Eastern Europe for 1 month.

    by siung 14 May 2012

    Hello guys, i am a Malaysian student studying in UK now. I had bought my ticket to Venice on 12th June and another return from Budapest…

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    Re: Budapest to Lake Balaton

    by hunventure 13 May 2012

    I day is not enough to the lake. There are magnificent places to visit, like the Tihany Peninsula. Beuatiful landscape, tzraditional…

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    Re: Budapest to Lake Balaton

    by tmpa1982 11 May 2012

    You can also consider Lake Velence too. Agard in Gardony is a nice place.

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    RE: Budapest to Lake Balaton

    by Rail_Fan 11 May 2012

    Just choose some place on Northeastern side of the lake, it's closest to Budapest. Biggest and most easily accessible (<2 hours by train)…

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    Budapest to Lake Balaton

    by shommyshow 10 May 2012

    Im going to Budapest for 5 days at the start of June. I have been there once before. I am enquiring as to whether it is worth going to…

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    RE: vanity projects

    by NorthAmerican 02 May 2012

    The following video may be considered (a) a lesson in Hungarian, (b) affirmation of the OP's premise that Hungarian women are hot, or…

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    Re: beautiful place in Hungary except for Budapest

    by hunventure 01 May 2012

    One week is quite a short time in Hungary. I would recommend Balaton as well and if you are interested in culture and historical bulidings,…

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    RE: advice please

    by etcap 25 April 2012

    Since you have seen the eastern side of Hungary last time, you could consider visiting Transdanubia - the part of Hungary west of the…

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    Re: top five list of hungary

    by hunventure 23 April 2012

    It depends on what you want. If you like not only sightseeing but trekking, bird-watching or canoeing, Hungary is more than you think.…

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    RE: top five list of hungary

    by etcap 21 April 2012

    1. Budapest 2. Pécs 3. Eger 4. Lake Balaton 5. Szeged

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    RE: I am 22yr old single girl wondering where to go in Europe with one friend?

    by jomagpie 10 April 2012

    Suggestion: Lake Balaton, Hungary - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/hungary/lake-balaton (and Budapest is near-by for even better nightlife…

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    RE: Budapest during Easter

    by csabafabian 09 April 2012

    Billy said well, it's worth visiting the Balaton. I prefer the northern side and i suggest everybody visiting that area and not only for…

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    RE: 5 Days in Budapest

    by battybilly 26 March 2012

    Hi.... A nice day trip out from Budapest is down to Lake Balaton. It's one of Europe's largest lakes. There's plenty going on - and lot…

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    RE: 5 Days in Budapest

    by Tiz47 26 March 2012

    Hi! Budapest is lovely, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. There are lots of interesting things to see, I'm sure the Lonely Planet guideb…

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    Re: Hungary vs. Ukraine

    by AndrewSmith 13 March 2012

    Another vote for Ukraine. For Hungary: Budapest is charming, Lake Balaton is fun and I've enjoyed stays in spa towns like Hajduszoboszlo.…

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    RE: Backpacking from Istanbul to Vienna

    by budapesting 06 March 2012

    I can give you advice mainly on the Hungarian parts (and Transylvania). Depending on which part of Romania you are coming from I can advise…

  23. etcap avatar

    RE: Natural places around Balaton area, Hungary

    by etcap 06 March 2012

    I agree with #1 - the north shore is more scenic and offers better hiking opportunities. In addition to the places he mentions, you could…

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    RE: Natural places around Balaton area, Hungary

    by budapesting 06 March 2012

    The area around Lake Balaton is full of nice places with great Nature. I would suggest the northern coast of the lake. The area called…

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    RE: Easter Trip

    by everbrite 05 March 2012

    >Austria (Vienna, Hallstatt, Salzberg) - 4 days, 3 nights Salzburg is about 3 hours from Vienna by train, same amount of time to get back…

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