
“I’m a Hungarian girl with a Latin corazón who believes that life may begin at 40, but the fun really starts at 50.”
Hi, I’m Szilvi
Born and raised in Budapest, I have spent most of my life exploring Hungary and helping visitors discover the places that make this country so special.
MyLittleHungary started as a passion project back in 2010, created with one of my best friends from high school. What began as a simple travel website gradually evolved into something much more personal: a collection of stories, experiences, favorite places and hidden corners that I love sharing with visitors from around the world.
More Than Just a Travel Guide
There are countless websites listing the top attractions in Budapest.
My goal has never been simply to tell people where to go.
Instead, I want to help visitors experience Hungary through local eyes – beyond the typical tourist checklist.
Some articles focus on famous landmarks, others on hidden gems, family traditions, local food, charming small towns or personal memories connected to places I have visited throughout my life.
Because Hungary is not only where I live.
It is home.
A Little Latin Twist
My love for Latin culture started long before I met my Cuban husband. Salsa music, dancing, travel and food gradually became part of my life, but the truth is that I have always been curious about different cultures and cuisines from around the world. Working in an international environment for many years only strengthened that curiosity and gave me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life.
Years later, that passion became even more personal when I met my husband. Through him, I discovered Cuba from the inside, experienced a different way of life and gained a new perspective on my own culture as well.
I often joke that I have a Hungarian passport but a Latin corazón. Looking back, that mix of Hungarian roots, international influences and Latin spirit has shaped the way I travel, cook, connect with people and experience the world around me.
And probably the way I write, too.
Why I Created MyLittleHungary
Living in Budapest all my life has taught me something surprising.
The more I discover about Hungary, the more I realize how much there is still left to explore.
Some of my favorite places are the ones I keep returning to again and again – whether it is wandering through Szentendre’s cobbled streets, revisiting childhood memories at Lake Balaton, discovering hidden corners of Budapest or finding another reason to fall in love with the country I call home.
Through MyLittleHungary, I hope to inspire visitors not only to see Hungary, but to truly experience it.
Let’s Explore Hungary Together
Whether you are planning your first trip to Budapest, searching for hidden gems beyond the capital or simply looking for inspiration, I hope this website helps you discover a side of Hungary that stays with you long after your journey ends.
Welcome to My Little Hungary.
Enjoying MyLittleHungary?
If you found my articles helpful and would like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee. Every coffee helps me keep exploring, writing and sharing Hungary’s hidden gems, local stories and travel tips.
Thank you for being part of the journey. ❤️









