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Latin Wedding in Hungary

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Traditions are usually in place for a very good reason. When you start organizing a wedding, these traditions play an important role, but that doesn’t mean they’re not sometimes meant to be broken. Living by the standard rules is a good way to stay out of prison, keep your job or make the old lady next door satisfied with your behavior, but sometimes life’s a little bit more of a fun when you bend them or break them. read more

Shark tunnel at Tropicarium Budapest

Tropicarium Budapest with Kids on a Cold and Rainy Day

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What to do with kids on a cold and rainy day in Budapest? When the weather is less than ideal, skip the usual sightseeing routes and head to Tropicarium Budapest, located in the Campona Shopping Center in South Buda. Over the years, it has become one of Budapest’s most popular indoor attractions, and for good reason.

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Breakfast at Liberté Grand Café

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My mom must be right: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it applies to everyone from jet-setters through globetrotters to backpackers and flashpackers. Although I’m not a morning person, I like sitting at the table having breakfast. Even if there is an early morning rush, for me there’s no breakfast without a cup of coffee.  read more

Hekk hake Hungarian street food

Hake in Hungary – the cult summer street food

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If you spend a summer in Hungary, there’s one thing you’ll keep running into by the water: hekk (hake). Crispy, salty, served with pickles and a thick slice of white bread – simple, no fuss, and absolutely addictive. read more

Ludwig Museum: Women in Chanel

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Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art has always something interesting to offer to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The museum has organized several successful photography exhibitions introducing the works of influential figures in fashion photography like Martin Munkácsi, Cecil Beaton or Helmut Newton. read more

Latin Food Festival in La Bodeguita del Medio

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A free food festival for anyone to enjoy, Latin Food Festival took place on May 29, 2016 in La Bodeguita del Medio in Budapest. There are no tickets, you just show up in the beautiful garden of the restaurant. You can bring your kids and your grandparents and even dogs are welcome. But no jaguars, iguanas or anything like that, por favor :). The only things you need to pay for are the delicious foods made by the representatives of the participant countries and drinks provided by La Bodeguita del Medio. read more

La Bodeguita del Medio (today’s Havana Salsa Bar and Restaurant) in Budapest

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PERMANENTLY CLOSED – Havana’s La Bodeguita del Medio, the birthplace of the Mojito cocktail, is known as a wonderful gathering place that truly unites colonial past with our present time through its rum cocktails, cigars and local cuisine. Its franchise restaurants can be found in every corner of the world such as Mexico, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Lebanon, etc. read more

Paris Department Store

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Paris Department Store (Párisi Nagy Áruház) is located at 39 Andrássy Avenue in the heart of Budapest. This breathtaking avenue is mainly defined by stylish café-bars, premium and luxury retailers. Just like the avenue, Paris Department Store also holds a long history. It was built in 1882 based on the designs by Gusztáv Petschancher. Its facade facing Andrássy Avenue was designed in Art Nouveau style, while its side looking at Paulay Ede Street is Neo-Renaissance. read more

Interesting Facts about Easter

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Easter is at the top of my favorite holiday list because it’s a holiday that includes chocolate and bunnies. 🙂 No matter how old you are or where you are in the world, Easter is a fun family tradition that never goes out of style. Besides such holidays as Christmas, it’s another great time for children because the Easter bunny – which is even able to lay Easter eggs! – brings them presents. read more

Bistro Déryné

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Bistro Déryné (Madame Déry), named after the most famous Hungarian actress of the 19th century, has become a historic hangout with its 21st-century atmosphere and delightful bistro ambiance on the Buda side, just a few minutes from the Tunnel at the Chain Bridge. read more