architecture
An abandoned Jewish cemetery
If you are familiar with our tours maybe you have noticed that we have kind of an obsession with cemeteries. This time we took photos of the old Jewish cemetery at Salgótarjáni út, a magical Read more
architecture
Budapest 101 visits Budapest100
The Budapest100 festival celebrates the 100-year-old buildings of the Hungarian capital since 2011 and it is maybe the most exciting event that brings local people closer to their city. “Every building is interesting” – as their Read more
transportation
How to Use Bubi – the Public Bike System of Budapest
(This post is from 2015.) A decade ago biking in Budapest was like an extreme sport that only the bravest would risk. Today thousands of people hop on their bicycles every day – or on Read more
architecture
A hidden shtiebel in Budapest
The Negyed7Negyed8 festival gives us plenty to do this week in Budapest. It is a festival about the 7th and 8th district aimed mainly for locals to get to know their neighbourhood. We signed up Read more
architecture
Music videos shot in Budapest
Budapest is one of the favourite destinations of movie makers for the same reason tourists love it: it is gorgeous and affordable. They can sell it as Paris, Rome or Moscow – and sometimes as Read more
architecture
Szentendre Open Air Museum
If you want to experience rural Hungary in the 21st century the best you can do is to visit an open air museum, a “skanzen” as we call it. The skanzen of Szentendre has Read more
food
St. Andrea Wine Bar
The St. Andrea winery is one of the best ones in the Eger region. The Lőrincz family puts their heart into their wine and it’s always a pleasure to visit their cellar on our wine Read more
useful
Money Exchange in Budapest – How to be safe?
Budapest is a quite safe place but like in every big city there are going to be some people who will try to trick you. We have met disappointed tourists a few times who got Read more