Budapest Articles
King of Budapest – Budapest, HungaryThe 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, EuropeSpa 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, EuropeWith 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, EuropeChristina Rebuffet-Broadus is on a whirlwind adventure trying to get from France to Hungary in time for the biggest festival in Europe.
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.
Tear Gas in Budapest – Hungary, EuropeElise 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, EuropeAt 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.
Communists Stand Tall In This Budapest Park – Hungary, EuropeRex Crum finds that even though communism is dead in most places, it has a kitschy home in Budapest.
Spring Travels: Part III, Zagreb to Prague – Hungary, Czech Republic, EuropeSally J. Walton does a twosome for this final segment of her journey. After using buses, trains and her feet, the return flight feels luxurious before the inevitable time and culture adjustments. Solo Gypsy compares the two-day pass in Lyons with the one in Budapest – quite a difference.
