Two Walks in Budapest
Budapest is huge. It covers 525 square kms, has a population of 2 million and consists of 23 districts.
The good thing is that all major sights are concentrated in 4 districts, which makes the city compact and convenient for tourists to expl... more - travel report by
marianne
Budapest, a city with a soul
From the Budavari Palota, the castle on the Gelert hill, you see the partly restored Parliament Building. There you see the beauty that is hidden under layers of dirt. An impression I had in many parts of Budapest. No need of a complete restauration, just... more - travel report by
lonewolf
Balaton- The Hungarian Sea
The southern shores are ideal for children because of the shallow water. On the north shore the water gets deeper immediatelly. The summer water temperature of around 80 F is warmer than the air in the morning and in the evening. The water and tha silky m... more - travel report by
deriek-2
A perfect weekend in Budapest!
Last week I got a tip from one of my colleagues that Budapest is the right place to go for an extended weekend trip. So after a short surf on internet I had booked both very cheap air tickets and accommodation at a reasonable price.
Weekend is not enough
City is located over the Danube River which is an backbone of the city. On the left side is Pest, on the right side of the Danube we will find Buda. Others interesting places are: Margaret Island - located in the middle of Danube, Obuda - the oldest part... more - travel report by
louis
Where a heart can be lost…
Budapest is really huge and the sights all over, so the best transportation is the metro – subway train! If you go there by car (as we did), you might get lost somewhere and may collect a lot of parking tickets if you run out of coins, so I strongly recom... more - travel report by
esfahani
Welcome to Budapest!
Budapest is a cosmopolitan city and one of Europe's most important capitals. Pest is the commercial centre with the Pariament and the Hungarian National Museum. The city has some very unusual museums. Margaret Island in the river, is a park with cafes, th... more - travel report by
deriek-2
The vast grass steppe
Tiny villages preserve hidden treasuses.Quality hotels and elegant neat houses offer first class accomodations for travelers.Medical spas promise healing and rejuvenation. Plenty of opportunities are available here for tourists wishing to discover new are... more - travel report by
deriek-2
Budapest, a true capital city
The different sides of the river - Buda and Pest sides have their own character and appeal. Each keeps an eye on the other with their magnificent buildings, sharing importance and historical worth. The bridges themselves are great, especially when lit up... more - travel report by
carolr
Paprika and Gulash
Set on the glorious Danube River, Budapest and hungarians have continuously produced most remarkable personalities in the art and scientific world; like List, Teller, (Calvin) Klein, Rubik and many other inventors. Must be the good food! The flat (Pest) e... more - travel report by
rangutan
