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Go Clubbing in Budapest

Anita Choudhary — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Where the nightlife in Budapest is concerned, this is a city that does not like to disappoint the locals. Tourists will find the local party scene filled with dozens of uniquely original bars and nightclubs. So if you would rather be sitting in an Irish style pub and sipping a draught beer while still be influenced by the West, you won’t find that in the Budapest nightlife. And unlike the nightlife in other major European cities, there is none of the vulgar extravagance that you normally witness in their bars and clubs.

5 Top Tips When Visiting Budapest

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:18 +0000

Budapest is a fantastic city for visitors to explore, not least because it really gives them two cities in one, Buda and Pest. The regal past of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is obvious throughout the city but it is mixed with the grimy industrialism of communism and the scars of its epic failure. Budapest is well connected to all the major cities of Europe as well as many further afield and has excellent infrastructure to support the growing number of visitors that arrive each year.

Best Desserts in Budapest

Will Joce — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:00:38 +0000

Budapest is Hungary’s capital and is by far the most popular tourist destination in the country as well as one of the top travel destinations in Europe. The city entices international travelers for a number of reasons – the architecture, culture, and history being the primary reasons. However, you don’t want to forget about the Hungarian cuisine which is also a major draw for a lot of tourists as well.

Budapest City Park (Városliget): A Recreation Area for Entire Family

Abha — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:00:57 +0000

The District XIV of Budapest has a green treasure, the Budapest City Park. Stretching over 200 acres of land, the park offers a good number of attractions to enjoy and activities to have fun with family.

Three Mixed Thermal Baths of Budapest

Abha — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:00:34 +0000

Budapest is endowed with natural hot water springs. A number of thermal baths are built to take full advantage of curative properties of these springs. Generally, the thermal bath water consists of fluoride ions, sodium, sulphate chloride, hydrogen carbonate, magnesium and calcium. These baths could help in treating damaged joints, degenerative diseases, neuralgia, vertebral disc dislocation and semi-acute arthritis. Temperature of the water varies between 21 degree Celsius and 78 degree Celsius. Some of these baths are gorgeous. Well-maintained public amenities ensure privacy and cleanliness. The city has both gender-specific and mixed baths. There is an entry fee to the baths, but discounted rates are available in the late evenings. This winter, spend leisure with friends and family or alone in the closest bath to your home or hotel.

Top 5 Sights in Budapest

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:00:43 +0000

Budapest is Hungary’s capital and largest city with a population in excess of 1.7 million residents. Additionally, it is Hungary’s principal cultural, commercial, industrial, political, and transportation center and covers an area of roughly 525 square miles. Based on the culture and history of the city, it is oftentimes regarded as one of the most target tourist destinations in Eastern Europe. However, the primary allure is the beautiful Danube River as it gracefully meanders its way through the city.

Best Desserts in Budapest

MiaBlu — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:00:11 +0000

Budapest is Hungary’s capital and is by far the most popular tourist destination in the country as well as one of the top travel destinations in Europe. The city entices international travelers for a number of reasons – the architecture, culture, and history being the primary reasons. However, you don’t want to forget about the Hungarian cuisine which is also a major draw for a lot of tourists as well.

How to Get from Budapest Airport to Budapest City

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:00:01 +0000

Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) is located around 16 km from the city of Budapest. Trains, minibuses and taxis connect the airport to the city. The airport has three terminals: 1, 2A and 2B. Terminal 1 and the other two terminals 2A/2B are connected by a bus service.

Bus and Metro

Bus number 200E is direct bus between the airport terminals 1 and 2A/2B and the Kőbánya-Kispest metro station. From the metro station the M3 metro line takes you to the city centre and is the most affordable way to travel between the airport and the city.

Budapest Shopping Malls

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:00:46 +0000

One of the aspects of Budapest that many international travelers oftentimes overlook is the assortment of shopping malls and bargain opportunities that the city has to offer. We’ve decided to compile a list of the most recommended ones in the city so you have a head’s up should you be planning a vacation to Budapest.

How to Enjoy a Family Fun Trip to Budapest

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:00:39 +0000

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union and during the post-Communist era, the city of Budapest has become a tourism mecca for international travelers. There are numerous attractions and events that you can enjoy in the city, especially when vacationing as a family. Budapest is a city steeped in world history and filled with cultural treasures and it could take numerous visits there to discover all of them.

5 Things Not To Miss In Budapest

Will Joce — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:00:37 +0000

Budapest, unlike its neighbours Prague and Vienna, has succumbed less to the ravages of tourism since the advent of low-cost airlines but this is slowly changing. It is also creeping more and more onto the itineraries of backpacking inter-railers and so Budapest is generally having its profile lifted within European tourism. This is a good thing generally, although it will also inevitable change the face of the city in the long term.

How to Have a Bath in Budapest

Mhairi Dewar — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:13 +0000

Winding between the River Danube and the Buda Hills, an unusual geological fault line sends hundreds of thermal springs bubbling to the surface of Hungary’s capital city, Budapest.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Budapest

Allan Dumayas — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:00:25 +0000

Composer Johann Strauss saw it fit to make a masterpiece which expresses the beauty of the Danube River. I wouldn’t be wondering why. The City of Budapest which is divided by the Danube River is one of the most scenic places in the world. Let me tell you right away that it is quite difficult [...]

Top 6 Pubs in Budapest, Hungary

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:02 +0000

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 lot of “expats” living in Budapest. On the other hand, it has also resulted [...]

The Hills of Budapest, Hungary

Will Joce — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:00:50 +0000

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 much of a place that it is difficult to get any impression at all except [...]

Family Vacation, Trendy Getaway, Adventure Holiday

Marion — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:16 +0000

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 Salento (the heel of the Italian boot). She invites travelers to discover the [...]

4 Fun Facts about Budapest, Hungary

Phil McDonald — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:57:36 +0000

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 2000 metres square, it is the second largest synagogue in [...]

Hot Waters, Sexy City & Naked Scanner

Marion — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:00:49 +0000

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 the Rogner Bad Blumau Spa’s Vulcania Pool located in [...]

Dental Tourism in Budapest, Hungary

Grace A. — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:54:20 +0000

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 a type of medical tourism. [...]

Anti-minimalism, Bistro Bar & Women-Only Rooms

Marion — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:13:07 +0000

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 gourmet trip to Florence, Tuscany? On Suite101 read an [...]