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The Budapest public transport company BKV continues its boat service on the Danube. At 400 forints (1,5 Euro) per person (and also per bike, and a dog) it is a great alternative to pricy tourist boats. And with colder weather it is at last not so crowded as an Indian train, and one can actually…
19 Nov 2012
Pad Thai Wokbar opened this summer next to Basilica is a nice change from greasy fast foods, although it is also fast in serving food to the customers.
The food is prepared right in front of you with fresh ingredients. It is a typical Thai cuisine (in its European version): noodles or rice with…
15 Nov 2012
Budapest rains are quite tolerable, they rarely last for hours in a row, usually coming in bouts. Quite predictably for Europe, autumn is the rainiest time in Budapest.
Nevertheless, we don’t know many people who like to walk around with their feet wet, and to help you enjoy your trip despite the…
14 Nov 2012
Local go?
What do they want to say with this rude looking sign by the Parliament? Small sticker saying "Question authority" seems to be very appropriate in this case.
14 Nov 2012
Skating rink in Arena Plaza Shopping Mall (Budapest - VIII. kerület, Kerepesi út 9). Open daily 08:00-22:00 and longer hours on weekends. Prices between 800 and 1300 forints per person depending on age, time, day. Skates hire and sharpening on the spot, bar, music and parties.
10 Nov 2012
If you are not a big fan of traditional gifts and souvenirs bought in a tourist street, yet can't afford spending some quality time at a flea market, go to Bolha Palota — the flea store in the downtown Budapest.
In its dark, dusty corners you'll find a treasure or two that won't cost you much, and…
07 Nov 2012
Keleti (Keleti pályaudvar, Keleti pu), the main international and inter-city train station of Budapest, was opened to public in August 1884. The first train at 6 am went to Miskolc.
Back then it was known as Central Railway Station. In 1892, its name was changed to Eastern Railway Station — not…
05 Nov 2012
Budapest is known for its fine architecture dating mostly to the last quarter of the 19th century. This is when it became the city if bourgeoise who were decorating their house with domes, turrets and towers — to show off, to stand out and proud.
04 Nov 2012
7th district of Budapest has gradually turned from Jewish into Drinking, with new watering holes springing up on a weekly basis. Quite predictably, just a handful of those are able to offer something different, something which is not yet another boring version of chicken breast and cheap-ish beer…
26 Oct 2012
Budapest, famous (among other things) for its thermal springs has very close relationships with water. It stands on one of the major European rivers (which floods it quite regularly), it has baths with healing waters all over the town, in Buda, and in Pest, and fountains were always a traditional…
24 Oct 2012
