Hungarian Grand Prix 2026: A Local's Guide to the 40th Anniversary Race
2026 marks 40 years of the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Hungaroring's biggest-ever renovation to mark it. From Cold War politics to Brad Pitt's 'F1' movie shooting real footage here — the honest local guide to race weekend costs, stays, and Budapest's July chaos.
Budapest in Summer: What Nobody Warns You About
Everyone says Budapest summer is wonderful — and it is. But nobody mentions the wall of humidity, the sudden afternoon storms, or the crowds by 9am. Ten years of guiding later, here's what I wish someone had told me first.
How to Spend 3 Days in Budapest — A Local Guide's Perfect Itinerary (2026)
Ten years of guiding visitors around Budapest, and three days is still my favourite amount of time for a first visit. Long enough to feel the city properly. Short enough to leave
you wanting more. This is the itinerary I'd give a friend — honest, local, and nothing like the generic lists you've already read.
Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? A Local's Honest Take (After 10 Years as a Guide)
Is Budapest really worth visiting in 2026—or is it overhyped? After 10 years as a local guide, here’s my honest take on what to expect, who will love it, and who might not.