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I’m Zoltán Pukli, and apparently I made the mistake of being born Hungarian — which means every foreign friend I’ve ever had thinks I’m a walking TripAdvisor. After years of fielding late-night WhatsApps like “Bro, which ruin bar won’t scam me?” or “Do I need a speedo at Széchenyi Bath?” I decided to make it official. HungaryUnlocked.com is my way of showing off this ridiculous, wonderful country I call home: the flavors, the history, the weird traditions, and the places you’ll never find on a glossy brochure. And when I’m not writing about pálinka-fueled nights or soaking in thermal baths, chances are I’m out on the court feeding my latest obsession — padel tennis, because apparently I needed yet another excuse to spend hours chasing a ball.
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