Getting your candy fix in Budapest Wandering round the sidestreets between Kiraly Ut. and Andrassy boulevard we happened on this oasis of all things sugary, the aptly named Sugar Shop. There are actually two branches, but the one on Paulay Ede street is the most centrally located. Walking in here is like stepping into a… Continue Reading
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Classical Concerts, Opera & Ballet in Budapest
If you’re a classical, ballet or opera buff and Budapest is one of the stops on your tour of Eastern Europe then you’re going to be very happy. As part of the Austro-Hungarian empire the city benefitted from a rich tradition of classical music and has the venues from the era to prove it as… Continue Reading
Vacationing in Europe in 2012 much better value than last year
The financial woes suffered by the Eurozone countries have caused it to slide against the dollar by over 13% compared to this time last year. This means your dollars go a fair bit further now than they would in 2011, just take a look at this chart from Yahoo Finance: Whilst several of the countries… Continue Reading
7 Hotspots for your Europe Summer Vacation
Still weighing up where to go in Europe this year? Here are a few destinations that are popular with our guests for summer 2012. 1. Hvar, Croatia – relax with the jetset Europe’s sunniest island is popular with the stars of Hollywood and the sporting world – Hvar‘s guest book reads like the guest list… Continue Reading
Cirque du Soleil comes to Budapest in May 2012
Tickets just went on sale for Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria. There will be 5 performances at Budapest’s Sportarena between the 17th and 20th of May 2012. If your trip coincides with these dates and you’ve always wanted to see a Cirque du Soleil performance, better get your tickets booked now! Here’s what you can expect… Continue Reading
How to Get from Prague to Budapest
A common itinerary for our guests on their Eastern European tours combines a visit to Prague, the Czech capital, and a few days in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. In American terms these cities are quite close together, just 330 miles apart, by road, but it’s a journey with a number of options. Plane There are… Continue Reading
Concerts in Budapest, Spring & Summer 2011
If you’re visiting Budapest this spring or summer your trip might just coincide with one of your favorite bands. The venue is the same for all of the gigs – Papp László Sportaréna and tickets start at around $50. Here’s the calendar for all the major name concerts: April Slayer & Megadeth 8 April 2011@… Continue Reading
Where to Watch Super Bowl 2011 (XLV) in Budapest
As yet we don’t know who’s playing, but that’s not really the point of the Super Bowl for most of us is it? It’s all about the beers and snacks and hanging with your friends. The game is played on Sunday 6th February but by the time it kicks off, it’ll be the early hours… Continue Reading
Bird’s Eye Budapest
Janos Hill, One of the highest points in the Buda hills can be reached by chairlift. Take the 291 bus from Nugyati train station (where you’ll find possibly Europe’s most elegant McDonald’s) to the other end of the line at Zugliget. On the way up, as the chairlift whisks you over villas and gardens, look… Continue Reading
Memento Park, Budapest
Many of the visitor’s guides and magazines for Budapest carry advertising for Memento Park, a collection of Communist era statues, plaques and reliefs. If you’re in Budapest for more than a couple of days, and have a particular interest in the Communist era, you might want to add it to your to-do list. If not,… Continue Reading