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The 7 best places to brunch in BudapestJun 7, 2019 • 5 min read
It is a truth universally acknowledged that breakfast is the best part of the day, whether you’re an early bird eager to have your first bites by eight or…
Hungary Travel Stories
artWhere to escape the crowds in Eastern EuropeMar 28, 2019 • 5 min read
With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…
festivals and eventsSpotlight on: Hungary’s carnival seasonJan 22, 2019 • 2 min read
Late February in Hungary ushers in a new festive season. Known as Farsang in Hungarian, the carnival is all about saying goodbye to winter with colourful…
foodWhere to go for Budapest’s New Wine and Cheese FestivalOct 31, 2018 • 2 min read
The New Wine and Cheese Festival comes to the fairytale Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest’s City Park on 24 November. Packed with stalls offering spreads of…
shoppingBitters, baubles and bargains: a shopper’s guide to BudapestSep 28, 2018 • 5 min read
Shopping can be a great way to get to know a city. You can start exploring Budapest by sampling some paprika-cured sausages at a grand market hall, try on…
foodBest restaurants for vegetarians in BudapestJun 13, 2018 • 4 min read
Budapest is not the easiest place for vegetarians: pork dominates the menu, and even if something looks veggie-friendly, chances are it’s cooked with pork…
foodExploring the ‘ruin pubs’ of Budapest’s seventh districtJan 28, 2018 • 4 min read
Budapest’s seventh district, once home to a flourishing Jewish community which languished for decades after WWII, has emerged as one of the best bar…
foodHow to live like a Local in BudapestJul 7, 2017 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet Local Jennifer Walker moved to Budapest four years ago to reconnect with her Hungarian roots. She still loves uncovering the city’s secrets,…
foodBudapest off the beaten trackOct 24, 2016 • 4 min read
Each city has its secrets and Budapest is no exception. While the buildings set on the banks of the Danube feature on the postcards you’ll find in the…
wildlife and natureWild Debrecen: a weekend in Hungary’s refreshing second cityJun 2, 2015 • 6 min read
Even in Debrecen’s city centre, wilderness beckons. Forested parkland hugs the northern rim of Hungary’s second city, while 40km west lie the great plains…
foodSix secrets of Hungarian cuisineApr 28, 2015 • 5 min read
Hungarians will tell you that there are just three essential styles of cooking: French, Chinese and their own. That might be Magyar boasting, but…
festivals and eventsBudapest's blossoming spring sceneMar 13, 2015 • 6 min read
As its many famed green spaces start to reach full bloom, Budapest becomes an irresistible destination in the springtime. And though you might gravitate…
festivals and eventsA race against the clock: Budapest’s live escape gamesJul 4, 2014 • 5 min read
Rattling a key in a padlock in a locked, windowless room and desperately wishing the next five minutes would last longer than scientifically possible, I…