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The naked truth about Budapest’s thermal baths: Everything you wanted to know (but were too self-conscious to ask)
Sep 20, 2021 • 8 Min read
Budapest's thermal baths have been a part of everyday life for centuries. Here are our essential tips for planning a visit to the city's spas.
Family Travel
Best things to do in Budapest in December
Oct 24, 2019 • 4 Min read
Ice skating, mulled wine, thermal spas, Christmas markets and festive lights – here are the very best things to do in Budapest in December.
Food
The 7 best places to brunch in Budapest
Jun 7, 2019 • 5 Min read
It is a truth universally acknowledged that breakfast is the best part of the day, whether you’re an early bird eager to have your first bites by eight or…
Art
Where to escape the crowds in Eastern Europe
Mar 28, 2019 • 5 Min read
With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…
Festivals & Events
Spotlight on: Hungary’s carnival season
Jan 22, 2019 • 2 Min read
Late February in Hungary ushers in a new festive season. Known as Farsang in Hungarian, the carnival is all about saying goodbye to winter with colourful…
Food
Where to go for Budapest’s New Wine and Cheese Festival
Oct 31, 2018 • 2 Min read
The New Wine and Cheese Festival comes to the fairytale Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest’s City Park on 24 November. Packed with stalls offering spreads of…
Shopping
Bitters, baubles and bargains: a shopper’s guide to Budapest
Sep 28, 2018 • 5 Min read
Shopping can be a great way to get to know a city. You can start exploring Budapest by sampling some paprika-cured sausages at a grand market hall, try on…
Food
Best restaurants for vegetarians in Budapest
Jun 13, 2018 • 4 Min read
Budapest is not the easiest place for vegetarians: pork dominates the menu, and even if something looks veggie-friendly, chances are it’s cooked with pork…
Food
Exploring the ‘ruin pubs’ of Budapest’s seventh district
Jan 28, 2018 • 4 Min read
Budapest’s seventh district, once home to a flourishing Jewish community which languished for decades after WWII, has emerged as one of the best bar…
