Budapest Travel Blog
Local tips for your trip to Budapest and Hungary. Want me to show you in person? See my tours.
Budapest, Vienna and Prague in One Trip: What People Miss in Budapest
Budapest, Vienna and Prague in one trip is one of the most popular routes in Europe, and I understand why. But after years of guiding here, I can tell you two days in Budapest is never enough.
Hungarian Breakfast: What Locals Eat in the Morning
Guests on my food tours always ask if the hotel breakfast is what Hungarians eat. It isn't. A Hungarian breakfast is simple: good bread, salami, peppers and coffee. Here's what's on the table.
The Most Useful Hungarian Phrases for Tourists (With Pronunciation)
The Hungarian words I teach my guests on their first day, written the way they sound. Say köszönöm in a café and watch the waiter smile.
12 Traditional Hungarian Dishes You Must Try
After ten years of food tours in Budapest, these are the 12 traditional Hungarian dishes I recommend to every guest, the ones that make people ask why they've never heard of them before.
Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? A Guide’s View After 10 Years
Is Budapest worth visiting in 2026, or is it overhyped? After ten years of guiding here, this is what to expect, who will love it, and who might not.
15 Budapest Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Planning a trip to Budapest? These are the mistakes I see visitors make most often, from overpriced taxis to tourist-trap restaurants, and how to avoid them.