Budapest

One of the aspects that came out of the modernization of Budapest after their release from Soviet control was the rise in popularity of pubs in the city.

Pubs are very popular today and that is a direct result from a… read full article

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Like many people, when I visit a new city I like to eschew the offer of public transport and take to my feet.

The bus or metro systems may be quicker and easier but they mean that you miss so… read full article

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Family vacation in Salento, Italy, adventure holiday in Vancouver, Canada, romantic city break in Budapest, Hungary, trendy getaway in Mexico... What is your favorite holiday?

A Family Holiday in Southern Italy

On Travel Savvy Mom, Kimberly Sullivan recommends a family trip to… read full article

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Planning a city break in Budapest? Read four curious facts about the capital of Hungary.

1. The home of the largest synagogue in Europe

Dohány Street Synagogue is colossal. Able to house 3000 people and stretching 44 metres high and filling a size of over… read full article

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On the National Geographic Traveler, watch a series of Romantic Italy Pictures by Justin Guariglia. Photos include  beautiful shots of Perugia - "the world's sexiest small city" - and Assisi, Umbria. Check out the best spas in Europe including different thermal baths in Budapest, Hungary, and… read full article

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I could never have imagined that toothache could give you a ticket to travel. I would assume that a rotten tooth would mean being strapped to the chair in my nearest dentist clinic. Now I know different.

There is something called dental tourism (how mental is that?), which is actually… read full article

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Looking for a boutique hotel in Paris? Gridskipper publishes a "Top 6 Paris anti-minimalist hotels" including Hotel Thérèse situated in the area of Rue Saint-Honoré, Hôtel Odéon in Saint-Germain des Prés, Hôtel des Arts in Montmartre and Hôtel Bellechasse located near the Louvre Museum. Planning a… read full article

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Any romantics out there who are looking for a great place to take their respective half should look no further than the Hungarian capital Budapest.

Unlike Prague, another recently popular central European capital, Budapest has managed to avoid the beer-heavy stag parties and, for the most part, remain a calm… read full article

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Amsterdam Museum Exibition

If you're planning a weekend break in Amsterdam, Netherlands in November,  visit the Rijksmuseum to see Damien Hirst's latest artwork: a 18th century human skull covered with diamonds.

Bologna Museum of Anatomical Waxes

For those of you curious to see more human skulls,  Boingboing posted a photo from a series of… read full article

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In the past 10 years, Hungary has become one of the most popular Eastern European destinations for both European and overseas vacationing.

The capital city of Budapest is no doubt the most popular destination within the country and is considered to be one of the most… read full article

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