Hungarian cuisine is definitely not for people on a diet! I realized that after my first trip to Budapest, when I returned home with 7 extra pounds! But even though I know I’ll pay the price, I can’t refrain from eating the fattening but delicious Hungarian dishes, every chance I have.
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Summer Day Trips From Budapest – Where to Go to Escape the Heat
If you are in Budapest during the hot summer months, the only way to escape the heat is leave! Yes, I’m saying get out of the city and go on one of the many cool day trips from Budapest. Leave the burning asphalt behind and venture outside of Budapest. You’ll discover that the countryside of Hungary …
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A Walk Through Jewish History at the Great Synagogue in Budapest
The Great Synagogue in Budapest is not your typical Jewish temple. If you ever visited a synagogue before you probably noticed they are quite simple and austere places of prayer. But not this one! Located in downtown Budapest, the Great Synagogue stands tall and majestic on Dohány Street, within the Jewish Quarter. This is the …
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Best Hungarian Restaurants in Budapest – Eat Like a Local
One of the reasons I keep returning to Budapest is the good Hungarian food! Budapest is home to some of the world’s best restaurants, so it comes to no surprise that some of the best Hungarian restaurants are also in Budapest. There are countless eateries, cafés, and bistros in Budapest, all bragging about serving excellent …
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Cultural Venues in Budapest You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting the City
Budapest is one of the most exciting places that I have ever visited. The city is renowned not only for its beautiful architecture and fantastic cuisine, but also for its accomplished cultural life. If you’re looking for cultural entertainment, you’ll find a big variety of cultural venues that host the city’s rich and bustling artistic life.
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12 Things You Should Know About the Hungarian People Before You Travel to Hungary
If you are one of my readers, you probably know that I am not Hungarian. But what you may not know is that I lived among the Hungarian People for years and I’ve been married to one for more than four decades. I guess this qualifies as an insider. After all, what better way to …
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Exploring Budapest’s Ruin Pubs – Crawling Through Abandoned Buildings
Budapest has a reputation for being a party city, but few visitors actually know how complex and eccentric the city’s nightlife really is. From rooftop bars and decadent spa parties to jam-packed discos, Budapest has an abundance of venues where you can slam a drink or shake your booty. On our latest visit to Budapest we stumbled …
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10 Interesting Facts About Budapest That You May Not Know
Budapest is one of those cities that seems to leave a mark on everyone who visits it. There is always an attraction left to see, or something that will draw you back. Like a beautiful woman who turns and winks at you, right before she gets off the train. If you are curious to find out more …
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For Whom the Bell Tolls – Why Do Church Bells Ring at Noon in Europe?
I don’t usually use books or movie titles for my post, but this time I couldn’t help it. It seemed very appropriate. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” is one Hemingway’s most famous novels, but this post is not about Ernest Hemingway. Nor is it about his hero, Robert Jordan, the young American soldier in the International Brigades, …
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