The Danube River runs through the center of Budapest in Hungary. In the middle of the city chaos lays an oasis of tranquility, Margaret Island. Margaret Island Margaret Island is one of the unique elements of Budapest. The island is located in the middle of the Danube River in central Budapest and is a little more than 1 mile long…
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Budapest Health Resort Spas
Budapest is an amazing city with so many attractions that it is hard to know where to start. The health resort spas seem as good a place as any. Budapest Spas Budapest sits on a tectonic plate fault line in Eastern Europe. While earthquakes seem inevitable, one advantage to the location is the proliferation of mineral water spas in the…
Budapest The New Prague For Real Estate Investors
When Hungary and the Czech Republic joined the European Union back in 2004 they set the standards for economic achievement that the rest of the new entrants could only dream of achieving. Both Hungary and the Czech Republic not only embraced their new membership status, they went out of their way to create an environment so conducive for inward investment…
Stag Republic Demands Investigation Into Illegal Budapest Stag Companies
There are strict controls on tour operators in the UK. Most people assume this applies across the EU but weekenders from Britain should be aware of the risks of booking a weekend in Budapest through a company without a license to operate. With thousands of young men coming to Eastern Europe on stag weekends to sample the cheap booze and…
How To Make The Most Of A Stag Weekend In Budapest
Some useful advice on avoiding the scams A stag weekend is all about the stories you bring home, or rather keep to yourselves, and the further from home you go, the more fun there is to be had. Budapest is one of the hottest stag destinations right now – a beautiful city packed with things to see and do, great…
Where To Stay During The Summer Bridge Festival In Budapest
In 1999 the festival was a way of celebrating the Bridge’s 150th birthday and than it has become an annual festival. The old bridge, connecting Buda to Pest, is the symbol of Hungarian Capital. In summer it is closed to the traffic and transformed into a huge stage. It hosts a series of free events and musical and theatrical performances.…
Travel To Budapest A Marriage Made In Danube
What makes this Hungarian capital an endlessly diverse adventure is the fact that in 1873, two towns (yes, Buda and Pest) on opposite sides of the Danube River united to become known as the Queen of the Danube and one of the largest cities in the European Union today. Brace yourself for the most unique experience in Eastern (or all)…
Why Not A Stag Party In Budapest
Split down the middle by the Danube river, yet inundated with great bars, outrageously fit Hungarian women, and with the heat of the South European sun beating down – Hungary’s Budapest should be top of your list for a stag party location this year. The capital of Hungary is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most sought after destinations. Either side…
Consider A Budapest Stag Weekend
Along with all the other jobs of the Best Man (you know, making sure your mate actually makes it to the Church on time, remembering the license and the ring since he’ll forget it all) is planning the standard send-off from single life into matrimonial bliss – the Stag Do. If that’s your job – and you’re looking for a…
Hungary Travel Lake Balaton Visegrad And Szentendre
When visiting Hungary, it is easy to fall in love with Budapest and never venture beyond the city. If this happens, you’ll rue the day you missed a chance to visit Lake Balaton, Visegrad and Szentendre. Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is located in the wine-growing region of Hungary. It just so happens the Lake is also populated with a number…