I’m the guy my foreign friends spam at midnight with questions like: “Where can I get the best goulash?” or “Do I really need a swim cap at Széchenyi Bath?” or “Which ruin bar won’t rip me off?” Over the years, I realized I’d basically become a one-man tourist office for Hungary. Instead of copy-pasting the same WhatsApp replies a hundred times, I decided to make it official and built HungaryUnlocked.com — a place where I share Hungary the way locals actually live it.
Sure, I’ve got a degree in International Relations and a career in digital marketing, but what really drives this project is simple: I love this country in all its messy, surprising, delicious glory. I eat far too much lángos, I take thermal baths like it’s a competitive sport, and I’m currently in the middle of what can only be described as a full-blown padel tennis obsession (don’t worry, I still make time for writing between matches).
On HungaryUnlocked, you won’t find glossy brochure clichés. What you will find: stories about late-night pálinka adventures, guides to soaking in century-old bathhouses, honest reviews of rooftop bars (yes, I try the cocktails myself), and itineraries that go way beyond the standard tourist trail. If you’re here for the real Hungary — equal parts history, food, quirks, and unexpected surprises — you’re in the right place.