Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Hungary : When and where to go ?
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Hungary : Maps and Facts
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Although generally temperate, the climate in Hungary varies depending on the area: It is more continental in the east with cold winters and hot summers; it is close to Mediterranean in the south with harsher, wetter winters and extended summers. Rainfall is frequent during February and March everywhere. |
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What to do in Hungary
A foretaste of the Orient characterises Hungary, in addition, this country cultivates a certain serenity which will not fail to show the warmth of its people and can be seen in the peaceful landscapes.
Budapest, the capital, is located alongside the famous Danube River: You will enjoy taking a stroll through this beautiful city with such gorgeous architecture, especially in the castle district with its monuments and museums, the seven turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, the Roman ruins of Obuda; also you will enjoy a cruise on the river with its beautiful bridges. Nighttimes in this city has many attractions on offer: Theatre, concerts, nightclubs... Balaton Lake is one of the largest in Europe with many resorts making it a major tourist centre. Nearby, the cities of Keszthely and Balantonfüred are lovely places to discover, as well as the Badacsony area where you can enjoy trekking. In the Hortobágy National Park you can see more than 300 species of birds inhabiting marshland and salt marshes; you can explore this area accompanied by a guide on foot or on horseback. The city of Pécs is a stopover not to be missed: It has a very pleasant climate, historical richness, music just about everywhere, which all combine to make it a destination of choice in Hungary. Visit its museums, the very special church-mosque, its synagogue with a romantic style, and its porcelain manufacturer. Do not forget to visit the Vasarely Museum, dedicated to the famous eponymous painter born in Pécs. |
Hungary : The basics
Budapest is served by several airlines connecting it with many countries in Europe.
No visa is required for EU citizens. The currency in circulation is the Florin. The budget required is fairly small: You can find a double room for less than €40 and a copious meal for less than €15. There are no health issues. To travel within the country, buses are perfect. In the cities take trams, trolley-buses and the subway (in Budapest) for a very low cost and there are also taxis. If you want to buy souvenirs you can choose between embroidery, porcelain, Russian nesting dolls, wooden toys ... and wine! |
Towns in Hungary
Capital of Hungary, Budapest is known as the "pearl of the Danube" is approaching the two million inhabitants, and is a hub of central Europe.
Very touristy, it is reputed to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. On the other hand, a vibrant cultural life makes this city an attractive place for various categories of visitors. Many sites worth visiting: the fortifications and the Buda Royal Castle, Parliament, and its monumental facade of St. Stephen's Basilica, Heroes' Square, Museum of Fine Arts, the Great Synagogue, baths, New National Theatre, are some examples.
Several museums are worth a visit, whether the National Museum, the Museum of Ethnography and the Museum of Decorative Arts.
For your transportation, the subway is, with the tram, a perfect means of transportation: it is also one of the oldest in Europe.
And you will not leave Budapest without trying to be bathing in hot springs, among the dozens that make up the city, nor have sacrificed at the excursion by boat on the Danube, to discover the city from another angle.
