Budapest Travel Articles

 
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008 In anticipation of its announcement of the Top Indie Travel Destinations for 2013 on January 3, BootsnAll takes a look back to its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.
36 Hours in Budapest: Exploring the Christmas Markets
36 Hours in Budapest: Exploring the Christmas Markets Christmas Markets are part of the holiday in Europe, but the one in Budapest doesn't usually get promoted. Cristina Puscas is here to give you a 2-day itinerary for visiting the Christmas Markets in Budapest.
10 of Europe’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities
10 of Europe’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities From free bicycle rentals, hybrid taxi-cabs, and bustling farmer’s markets to inner city renewable energy zones, these 10 cities top the rankings when it comes to Europe’s most eco-friendly cities.
Eight Ways to Experience the Best of Eastern Europe in Budapest
Eight Ways to Experience the Best of Eastern Europe in Budapest Are you looking for an alternative to Prague's overpriced restaurants and accommodation and its Disney Land feel? Try Budapest, and take a look at the following eight reasons why you should visit Budapest now before it's too late.
King of Budapest – Budapest, Hungary
King of Budapest – Budapest, Hungary The mention of King Matthias creates a chain reaction in the faces of many Budapestians - surprise, pensiveness, then mildness accompanied by a little smile. That motivates me to collect pieces for a royal mosaic - 550 years after the reign of Matthias began.
Butt Naked in Budapest – Budapest, Hungary, Europe
Butt Naked in Budapest – Budapest, Hungary, Europe Spa guy John M. Edwards feels fantastic! If you're in Magyarorstag (Hungary), do as the Danubians do: say goodbye to "bliss" and splash around au naturale in the "eau de vie" of a real thermal spa.
Communism and Kitsch in Central Europe – Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Berlin, Europe
Communism and Kitsch in Central Europe – Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Berlin, Europe With the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Europe has opened up to Western tourists. Alongside the return of the old favourites, Communism has become a tourist attraction. John Guzdek provides a guide to the new Communist East.
Budapest or Bust – Hungary, Europe
Christina Rebuffet-Broadus is on a whirlwind adventure trying to get from France to Hungary in time for the biggest festival in Europe.
Tear Gas in Budapest – Hungary, Europe
Tear Gas in Budapest – Hungary, Europe Elise Bendikson's fondness for Budapest was only enhanced by her experience of the October 23, 2006 riots, although it did create some inconvenience.
Testing the Waters: Gellert Baths, Budapest – Hungary, Europe
At first glance, Alison Brick got a warmer welcome in Budapest from the thermal water than from the locals. But upon a longer soak at the Gellert Baths, her initial suspicions dissolved.