Escape the Rain in Budapest, Bucharest, and Krakow
Cloudy skies and persistent showers don’t need to ruin your day. Our local staff in Budapest, Bucharest and Krakow have picked out some excellent ways to spend a rainy day.
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Haggle Across Central & Eastern Europe
Delve deep into local culture and history, and check out a flea market. From the banks of a canal, to a floating barge to market halls and pedestrian streets, East and Central Europe have endless opportunities for memorable, historic souvenirs, especially if you’re up for a bit of haggling. Here’s … Read More
Budapest’s Leading Stars
Hungary’s always had the edge on its neighbors in the culinary stakes but now far outpacing long-time rival Prague, Budapest boasts six Michelin-starred eateries.
Communist Reminders in Daily Life
After the fall of communism, many products disappeared from the eastern side of the Iron Curtain, as factories struggled to compete with an entire globe’s worth of products, often flashier and higher quality. That doesn’t mean that communist heritage has completely disappeared from daily life and culture. In time, … Read More
Spend a Serene Afternoon Picnicking (Part I, Central Europe)
Many of the destinations we offer have parks combining stunning beauty with centuries of history and unique attractions, so take a break and spend a serene afternoon soaking up their beauty. We asked all our local staff across our destinations for their favorite picnic spot, and received a plethora of … Read More
Central & Eastern Europe’s Diverse, Delectable Desserts
From blood sausage to octopus risotto, East and Central European cuisine runs the gamut, and its desserts, varied as they may be, are all worth a taste. We asked our local staff for their favorites, and struggled mightily to winnow them down enough to fit into a blog post! Here … Read More
Sold Out! How to Avoid Missing out on Central Europe’s Most Popular Attractions
Our guide to the key sights and attractions of Central Europe that you need to book ahead of time.
Budapest’s Unparalleled Parliament Building
When you’re in Budapest, it’s impossible to avoid catching a glimpse of the Hungarian Parliament Building, a Gothic Revival wonder. The largest building in Budapest, and tied with St. Stephen’s Basilica for the country’s tallest structure (after St. Adalbert’s Basilica in Esztergom), the Hungarian parliament is a temple of democracy. … Read More
Budapest for Vegetarians and Vegans
Hungarians have always placed a great emphasis on food, and their cuisine is often declared to be the best in Central Europe. While the locals do like their meat, there’s certainly more to eat than goulash. Budapest‘s population is nearing two million, and a large expat population too, there are … Read More
Your Reading List for Budapest
In this week’s books for travel blog post we move to the beautiful city of Budapest, known by locals as “Paris on the Danube.” Budapest is a gorgeous destination for travel in Central Europe, and a very cultured city. Visiting Budapest will be the highlight of any European vacation. Are … Read More