Mineral baths are very popular in Budapest. Hungarians have been using them for centuries to relax and aid a wide assortment of ailments. Budapest is one of the few capital cities in the world that lies atop a plethora of hot thermal springs. Aside from healthy minerals seeping into your pours, the baths are also…
The Danube separates Buda from Pest, which used to be different towns. Here are images of Budapest’s Castle Hill at night. The photo of Budapest Parliament above was taken from the Pest side of town. Moving on to Castle Hill photos… Budapest’s Royal Palace, on a frigid October night.
We were recently in Budapest and enjoyed a number of meals around town. Traditional Hungarian cooking is typically rich and meat-centric. There are some great deals to be found in Budapest, meals that would normally cost around 20 to 30 euro in Western Europe, will cost you around 10 euros. Tip on Ordering Wine in…
The Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary is an amazing place to enjoy all sorts of Hungarian treats and do some gift shopping for family and friends. We were amazed by the huge bushels of chili peppers, sausages, pastries and trinkets galore. While fresh chili may not be so practical to take home, varieties…
Budapest is a beautiful city. But if you’re a guy, particularly a lone guy walking the touristy Vaci St. or in close proximity, be wary. I had read about the Budapest drinks scam but was still surprised to experience the opening act first hand. Bell and I were in Budapest together, but she was there…
