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Exploring the Castle District II.

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Looking down over the Danube and across Pest, Castle Hill tops every guidebook’s list of “must-see sights” of Budapest. Buda Castle, that houses Hungarian National Gallery, the National Széchenyi Library and the Budapest History Museum, might be the city’s crowning jewel, but there are so much more to discover. Like Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion. read more

Exploring the Castle District I.

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The Castle District is the oldest part of Budapest. Its landmarks have earned the UNESCO World Heritage status and are very popular among instagrammers. Those cobblestone streets and leafy promenades together with the key attractions make this area ranking high on visitors’ lists. read more

Chain Bridge, the oldest bridge in Budapest

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Eight famous bridges span the Danube in Budapest linking Buda and Pest. Each bridge has a totally different character and style and each has a fascinating story to tell. These bridges are a vital part of Budapest transport infrastructure and popular tourist attractions at the same time. read more

Hungarian Plum Dumplings Recipe

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On the menu of most Hungarian restaurants you can find internationally known desserts, all kinds of puddings, cakes and soufflés. Some of the typical Hungarian desserts are not always a success with international picky eaters, but they are Hungarian people’s favorites. But Hungarian plum dumplings or szilvás gombóc in Hungarian, which always remind me for my childhood, is a favorite of anyone’s. read more

Margaret Island – the green heart of Budapest

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I bet that everybody can name some world-famous parks around the globe, like Hyde Park, Central Park, Park Güell, Bois de Boulogne, Golden Gate Park, etc. Let me introduce you to our very own world-famous park, called Margaret Island (Margitsziget), the green heart of Budapest, the leisure escape from the hectic city. read more

Best rooftop bars in Budapest

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I’m not sure why, but there’s something about drinking on a rooftop that makes it simply far more exciting than drinking on the ground floor. It could be the incredible views and the luxurious surroundings of the rooftop bar space, or the fact that you can unashamedly stare at the world and people below, or simply feeling like you’re part of this secret club up in the sky. read more

Yummy Hungarian Fermented Cucumber Recipe

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Pickled food is an integral part of Hungarian gastronomy. Throughout history Hungarians have been in the habit of making jars of pickled vegetables (any kind) during vegetable-season, so we had vegetables to add to our meals all year round. It is just as stapled for the Hungarian identity as a good goulash soup or a nice plate of lecso, the Hungarian ratatouille. read more

Inspiring quotes about Budapest to make you want to visit

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Budapest has inspired some truly beautiful travel quotes. The late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, having been well prepared for the beauty of Budapest, was nonetheless surprised at its magnificence. “They said that of course, Budapest is beautiful,” he remarked. “But it is in fact almost ludicrously beautiful.” read more

Take a virtual tour in iconic buildings of Budapest

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I am taking this unprecedented world health crisis seriously. I am willingly self quarantining and practicing physical distancing to protect myself, my family, and the world that is struggling so much. For now I advise you to stay at home and get through this period safely, but take this time to make a list of “things-to-do” on your next trip to Budapest. Plan now and do later 🙂 Don’t cancel your trip but change the dates and let’s save tourism together 🙂

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My top 3 fun things to do at home while social distancing

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We’re living in a super crazy time right now, and there is no one whose everyday life is not affected by coronavirus in some form. Those who have stuck indoors for the foreseeable future are looking for things to do at home during this pandemic. Some of you are going crazy not able to go and do the things you normally would do.

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