Hungary Travel

Sep 30, 2008

Strolling Andrassy Street in Budapest

By: Barbara Bothwell

Two museums just off this street are dedicated to two of Hungary's most famous composers - Liszt and Kodaly. Also along here is the Museum of Far Eastern Art. more...

Sep 22, 2008

Szentendre, a Pretty Hungarian Town

By: Barbara Bothwell

Known for its Mediterranean atmosphere and the artists who flock to it, Szentendre (on the River Danube) is a wonderful break from sightseeing and shopping in Budapest. more...

Sep 18, 2008

Where to Walk Among the Locals in Budapest

By: Katherine Kocisky

Budapest is a city bursting with historical sites, but instead of rushing around to see everything, take time to enjoy a few places that capture this city's true spirit. more...

Sep 17, 2008

Touring Budapest With Segway

By: Christiane Birkett

Discover the main sights of Budapest by taking a Segway tour, using this quirky people mover to see such highlights as the Opera House, St Stephens Basilica, and more. more...

Sep 11, 2008

Székesfehérvár – An Imperial City

By: Christiane Birkett

Székesfehérvár, "white castle seat" was once the royal capital of ancient Hungary. It's now a lovely town between Budapest and the Balaton, with a gracious city centre. more...

Aug 29, 2008

English Booksellers of Budapest

By: Christiane Birkett

Treehugger Dan's, Bestsellers, and the Red Bus bookshop all sell new or used books, paperbacks and magazines in Budapest. All the shops are close to the city centre. more...

Aug 25, 2008

Hungary's Wheat Stalk Weavers

By: Christiane Birkett

Hollókõ, a World Heritage site in Hungary, is only one of the many villages throughout the country where the traditional craft of wheat stalk weaving is still practiced. more...

Jul 29, 2008

Winter Fun in Budapest

By: Christiane Birkett

Grey skies, wet streets and zero temperatures won't stop you from having fun - Budapest is a winter wonderland, full of fun things do to, no matter what the weather. more...

Jul 28, 2008

Budapest - Night Sights

By: Christiane Birkett

Budapest on the Danube is a beautiful city, and even more so in the evening, when the major buildings, monuments and streets are floodlit. An evening walk is a highlight. more...

Jul 28, 2008

Visegrád - Renaissance Palace

By: Christiane Birkett

One of the most atmospheric and historic of Hungary's many castles is at Visegrád, close to Budapest, high on a hill overlooking the Danube River. more...

Jul 10, 2008

Hungarian Midyear Castle Festivals

By: Christiane Birkett

Many Hungarian castles are picturesque ruins, either on lonely hilltops or in town centres, but they form a focal point for cultural life, hosting many themed festivals. more...

Jul 10, 2008

Budapest - Some Tours to Take

By: Christiane Birkett

Arriving in a new city is always exciting - all those possibilities for enjoyment, all those new places to explore - various tours can help you orientate yourself. more...

Jul 7, 2008

Historical Hungarian Castles

By: Christiane Birkett

Although Hungary doesn't have the same reputation as Germany or Slovakia for castles and fortresses, it nevertheless has a good selection of both worth exploring. more...

Jun 25, 2008

Ráckeve on the Danube

By: Christiane Birkett

A fantastically decorated Serbian Orthodox Church, historic mansion, lovely parks on the Danube and proximity to Budapest all make Ráckeve well worth visiting. more...

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