Travel Tips
English-Speaking Tour Guides in Budapest: Don’t Let Your Hotel Concierge Choose
Let’s be honest here – asking your hotel concierge to recommend a tour guide is like asking a tourist in Times Square for authentic New York pizza recommendations. Sure, they’ll give you an answer, but whether that answer will leave…
Don’t Get Fleeced: Taxis in Budapest, Explained Without the BS
Alright, let’s have a little chat. You’ve just landed at Liszt Ferenc Airport, the Cyrillic-looking Hungarian language is already making your brain itch, and the last thing you want to worry about is whether your cab ride into the city…
Budapest’s August 20th Fireworks: Best Views (And How to Avoid the Chaos)
There’s a specific hum that takes over Budapest on August 20th. It’s a city-wide thrum of anticipation you can feel in the air, thick with the scent of street-food pastries and grilled sausages. Then, at 9 PM, a collective hush…
Our Budapest on Wheels: A Local’s Guide to Accessible Adventures (Inspired by a Friend’s Visit)
As a Budapest local, I recently had the pleasure of exploring my city alongside my friend who uses a wheelchair and was visiting from abroad. This blog post is born from our shared experiences – the triumphs, the challenges, and…
Hungary Off-Duty: Discover Public Holidays & Local Traditions Beyond Tourist Season
Alright, fellow travel lovers! If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of exploring every nook and cranny of my beloved Budapest, it’s that timing is everything, especially when it comes to Hungarian public holidays. I remember my first St.…