Famous Hungarians and Their Creations
What do Vitamin C, Rubik’s Cube and Zsa Zsa Gabor have in common?
Did you know that native Hungarians and scientists of Hungarian origin received a Nobel Prize on more than 20 occasions? Or that...
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What do Vitamin C, Rubik’s Cube and Zsa Zsa Gabor have in common?
Did you know that native Hungarians and scientists of Hungarian origin received a Nobel Prize on more than 20 occasions? Or that...
The pottery factory of Herend was founded in 1826. It carried out experiments on making porcelain and developed the first true porcelain pieces in a very short time. At first the porcelain made in...
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a traditional Hungarian thermal Bath and a Spa?
Think of it this way – you'd go to a spa to kick back and be pampered, and you'd go to a...
A District Is Reborn in Budapest - The New York Times, April/18/2010
District 8 is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Budapest. The following New York Times article offers an overview of what the...
Miklós Zsolnay established his factory in 1853 in the city of Pécs, in order to produce stoneware and ceramics. The factory achieved worldwide recognition for its innovative frost-proof products at...
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You'll always want your glass half full during your stay in Hungary
Hungary's climate and soil are perfect for growing grapes and winemaking has long traditions. Reflected in folk art, music,...
'Hungary' puns aside, cuisine is a major component of the culture in Budapest, and the country's traditional dishes must be sampled in order to truly experience Hungary.
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The travel industry is one of the sectors hit hardest by the economic downturn. Airlines and hotels worldwide are struggling. Since fewer people are traveling, airlines are forced to reduce...
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Pálinka is a type of fruit brandy, distilled from a variety of fruits grown mainly on the Great Hungarian Plains. It is a strong and intense alcoholic beverage and comes in a variety of flavors,...
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"Das ist ein Unikum!"
Unicum is a bitter, dark-colored liquor that can be consumed as an aperitif, or after a meal as a digestive. According to legend, the drink was initially presented to Kaiser...
Costes Becomes First Hungarian Restaurant to Get Michelin Star - The Wall Street Journal, Mar/16/2010
It’s a great day for Hungary! We got our first Michelin Star, along with four “Bib Gourmands”....
You've likely heard of Goulash (Gulyás), the world-famous soup that is so filling it could easily be a meal on its own. Gulyás is a typical Hungarian food. It's a soup and not a stew, as it is...
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