Central Hungary Travel Guide

To follow up last month’s ski vacation post I’ve decided to construct one on ski resort hotels. If the slopes themselves don’t do the trick, these lodgings (listed below in no particular order) are guaranteed to make anyone want to extend their stay and spend the weekend. Platan Pension in Dobogókő (Photo courtesy of: http://www.platanpanzio.hu/) 1. Eplény – Holle Anyó Pension This on-piste pension located 30 meters from the ski lifts by a wooded area... Read More

What to pack before a trip is a constant dilemma. There’s always bound to be something unexpected, so it’s best to just pack prepared for anything and everything. But then again no-one’s suit case that works like a Marry Poppins bottomless carpet bag, so here are a few tips to avoid having to pay extra for overweight luggage and still have everything you need on a your stay in Budapest. Winter in Budapest (Photo courtesy of: Andras Csore) Warm clothes:... Read More

The City Park ice-skating rink reopens to be the largest one of not just of the city, but the whole of Europe! Back in business after a 3-year break, its long awaited opening originally scheduled for August was postponed several times and finally happened at the beginning of November. Budapest could not be happier! Since its grand opening, it has already hosted the Fridge Festival, a worthy comeback for this grand facility. Its reconstruction fully... Read More