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My Budapest
1 comment Posted by: Phil Watkins On: 02/05/2012
Bijou Budapest... a truly unique gem of a city that sits quietly astride the mighty Danube in the heart of central Europe, and a place I am fortunate enough to call home. Having travelled to many European cities I now find myself in a magical place that on occasion seems to be no different than the city I remember seeing in my brother’s old pictures of Freddie Mercury on tour here in 1986 with Queen. You can still see the occasional Trabant puffing through the cobbled streets, the...
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Malév Stops Flying - The End of an Era
Information for ticket holders and visitors planning their trip to Budapest As of 6 am today, Malév, Hungary's national carrier, ceased its operations after 66 years of continuos service. Malév has...
READ MORERomantic Restaurants in Budapest
Planning a trip to Budapest with someone special? When it comes to a romantic dinner, great food just isn't enough to set the mood. The restaurants in this selection all have that certain...
READ MORERyanair is Back to Budapest with 5 New Routes
According to the official press release (January 24, 2012) Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will relaunch its Budapest flights from March 12, 2012. Ryanair, the biggest discount airline in Europe, is...
READ MOREKerepesi, Budapest’s Famous Final Resting Ground
I remember from Kundera's book, the 'Unbearable Lightness of Being' that he defined the feelings towards a cemetery a fundamental difference between Tomas and Sabine, the two lovers. When I first...
READ MORE12 Reasons to Visit Budapest in 2012
2012 promises to be another exciting year to visit Budapest. With its festivals and events, history and culture, emerging design scene, delicious Hungarian cuisine and scenic beauty there are many...
READ MOREBudapest’s Margaret Bridge Gets a Facelift
Margaret Bridge (Margit híd), the second oldest permanent bridge to span the Danube after the Chain Bridge, shines again in its former glory following recent renovations. Originally built between...
READ MOREHungary Bans Smoking in Public Places
Hungary is becoming smoke-free just like most other EU countries and North America As of January 1st, 2012 Hungary bans smoking in public places with an amendment of the Protection of Non-smokers...
READ MORENew Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Hungary
Hungarian superstitions, customs, traditions and lucky meals. Another year has passed and it's time to forget the past and make a clean start. The traditions surrounding New Year’s Eve and New...
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