7 articles tagged with hungary travel
The mist was just lifting off the Danube as our bus rounded the bend, revealing what looked like something straight out of a fairytale. Stone towers perched dramatically atop a verdant hillside, the morning light catching the ancient walls in...
When my midwifery conference in Budapest concluded, I found myself with a precious 48-hour window before my flight home to Melbourne. Rather than lingering in the capital with its tourist-packed streets, I followed a Hungarian colleague's advice and hopped on...
The first time I tasted a Kéknyelű—a grape variety so rare it only grows on the northern shores of Lake Balaton—I understood why Hungarians have kept this wine region their treasured secret. As I stood on volcanic soil overlooking Europe's...
When most travelers think of Hungary, Budapest's thermal baths and Gothic architecture immediately spring to mind. Yet 230 kilometers east lies Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city and gateway to some of Eastern Europe's most spectacular natural landscapes. As someone who's spent...
The first time I visited Budapest, I did what everyone does – soaked in the magnificent Széchenyi thermal baths, snapped the obligatory chess player photos, and marveled at the neo-baroque architecture. Don't get me wrong, those experiences are magical and...
The train pulled into Pécs station just as the afternoon light was turning that perfect golden hue photographers chase. My legs were still tight from the Budapest Half Marathon I'd completed two days prior, but that familiar post-run clarity hummed...
When most fashion buyers hit Europe, they're making a beeline for Milan or Paris. But after three consecutive seasons of runway shows and showroom appointments, I needed something completely different – a place where I could reset my trend-saturated brain...