Budapest Travel Blog
Local tips for your trip to Budapest and Hungary. Want me to show you in person? See my tours.
Private Danube Bend Day Trip: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom
Want to see Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom in one relaxed day, without buses, crowds or a fixed schedule? Here is how my private Danube Bend day trip from Budapest works, stop by stop.
Silvanus Hotel Visegrád: A Relaxing Lunch Stop with Danube Views
On a recent Danube Bend outing I stopped for lunch at the Silvanus Hotel in Visegrád, and I'm already planning to build it into future tours as a relaxing midday pause with some of the best views on the bend.
Strauss Dinner Show Vienna: A Night Out to Add to Your Budapest Trip
I finally experienced the Strauss Dinner Show at The Mirage in Vienna's Prater — here's my honest take on the orchestra, the ballet, the four-course menu, and why it's become one of my favorite recommendations for guests visiting Budapest and Vienna.
Lake Balaton: Why Hungarians Treat It Like the Sea
Hungary has no coast, but it has Lake Balaton, and Hungarians treat it like the sea. What Balaton is, what it means to us, and what to expect on your first visit.
Why Szentendre Should Be on Every Budapest Itinerary
Szentendre is 40 minutes from Budapest, a small town of Serbian churches, museums, artists and good food. Why I put it on so many itineraries, and how to make the most of a visit.