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  1. etcap avatar

    RE: Budapest-Arad

    by etcap 23 May 2012

    >I guess there isn't that much to see between Budapest and Arad (or is there?) Not along the direct train line, there isn't. However,…

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    RE: eger wine festival in august?

    by etcap 23 May 2012

    There doesn't seem to be anything in August. At least related to wine. There is a [folk dance weekend|http://www.programturizmus.hu/tdestina…

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    RE: 5 Days in Budapest

    by etcap 26 March 2012

    Day trips closer to Budapest include the Danube Bend (Szentendre-Visegrád-Esztergom), Hollókő, Kecskemét or Tata. Google them or search…

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    RE: Two Months in the Region

    by etcap 01 March 2012

    In Hungary, I can suggest a few names for you to look up, and a search on this branch will yield many more ideas. Nice villages: Jósvaf�…

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    RE: Eger

    by etcap 27 February 2012

    Not sure about the wine cellars - someone else might know - but Eger is definitely worth a visit anyway. The town is pretty and the castle…

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    RE: Best travel route, Budapest to Baja

    by bristolnewbie 22 January 2012

    1. Take any IC train from the airport going to Szeged, they leave at 06:12 and every 2 hours (00:12) until 18:12. 2. Get off at Kecskemé…

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    RE: Where else to stay in Hungary apart from Budapest

    by battybilly 12 January 2012

    +*I live in Kecskemét*+ Great memories of Kekckemet when all the Romanian trains went on strike and it was the nearest station I could…

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    RE: Where else to stay in Hungary apart from Budapest

    by etcap 12 January 2012

    I agree with #1's and #3 's suggestions of Pécs, Sopron and Eger, especially Pécs - in my opinion Hungary's nicest middle-sized town.…

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    RE: Places to stay (rooms to rent) or camp

    by etcap 12 September 2011

    If I remember well, there was a nice place to camp outside the guesthouse in Szanazug, just a few kilometres north of Gyula. It is a riversi…

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    RE: Pécs, Villány, Szeged and Serbian border

    by etcap 18 July 2011

    If you are not already in Kecskemét: Apart from the students hostel linked to by chaika, there are not many cheap deals as far as I know.…

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    RE: Budapest and south Hungary for a week

    by etcap 18 July 2011

    OP - are you still around? Kecskemét is indeed a good place to spend a night or two in summer. It is quite lively at the moment, and has…

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    RE: Pécs, Villány, Szeged and Serbian border

    by chaika 11 July 2011

    http://www.szent-gyorgyi.hu/modules.php?name=Elerhetoseg The University accomodation in Kecskemet is available during the holidays if…

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    Pécs, Villány, Szeged and Serbian border

    by artico1 11 July 2011

    Dear travellers! Next week I'm travelling to Hungary. I will start my trip in Budapest. And I have some questions and you maybe have…

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    Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria

    by artico1 08 July 2011

    Hi travellers! Next week, on Thursday, I will start my summer trip. I'll fly to Budapest and I'll spend a week in Hungary. I will be…

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    RE: Hungary and Austria

    by battybilly 02 July 2011

    +*That's the first time on TT that anyone but me has recommended the town where I live!*+ Well you know what, it's well deserved too.…

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    RE: Hungary and Austria

    by etcap 02 July 2011

    For historical reasons, most castles in Hungary are in ruins nowadays, and consequently unlikely to impress you if you've just seen Austrian…

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    RE: Question about Quaint Towns outside of Budapest

    by etcap 30 June 2011

    Hungary isn't big, so you can virtually go anywhere within a few hours. Is it important for you to be near Budapest? If it is, you could…

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    RE: What to do in Budapest for 19hrs?

    by etcap 30 April 2011

    Does your 19-hour layover include a night? Have you already visited Budapest itself? There are buses and trains to the city of course.…

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    RE: Romania/Hungary: culture combined with swimming/cycling, using a van

    by arizona 18 March 2011

    Etcap, I just decided not to buy a Hungary guide after your and other posters' great info;-) We will concentrate on two or three areas…

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    RE: Hungary in winter - Travel advice

    by etcap 15 July 2010

    >So far from what I have read, I am thinking about visiting Budapest, Gyor, Miskolc (with day trips to Lillafured and Aggatelek), Eger…

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    Five days in Vienna - need tips on what to do

    by Tozmo 20 June 2010

    We are going to be in Vienna during the second week of August. We will be taking a train from Budapest to Vienna and are looking for tips…

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    RE: Draft itinerary for family trip to Hungary - opinions, please

    by Helena_Handbasket 09 April 2010

    That's brilliant, etcap. Thanks so much. Aggtelek is already on the itinerary (we're not cave aficionados, but these ones sound too good…

  23. magyarvandor avatar

    RE: Draft itinerary for family trip to Hungary - opinions, please

    by magyarvandor 05 January 2010

    Balaton is only 1-2 hours drive(depending on the traffic) from Budapest on the motorway, so it's not the "wrong end of the country". I'd…

  24. Helena_Handbasket avatar

    Re: Draft itinerary for family trip to Hungary - opinions, please

    by Helena_Handbasket 05 January 2010

    Thanks for your very helpful reply, magyarvandor. I'd put Lake Tisza on the list because we won't be able to make it to Balaton on this…

  25. annamari avatar

    Re: Draft itinerary for family trip to Hungary - opinions, please

    by annamari 04 January 2010

    Hi, just a few ideas for you to consider: I definitely would spend a bit more time in Budapest - there's so much to do, especially wit…

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