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Fat Thursday in Budapest: Five Spots for Great Donuts

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you are in Budapest this Fat Thursday you will have a blast. The whole city celebrates eating donuts and there are many quirky cafes serving delicious, fluffy, round gluttonous bites, decorated in happy colors, or filled with all kinds of creams and homemade marmalades. Here are five great spots to grab a donut and […]

8 years ago

This Weekend in Budapest: Farsangi Fánkfesztivál Donut Festival

Aleksandr Shatskih

The donut festival in Budapest this week, Farsangi Fánkfesztivál, lasts for three days and gathers several vendors, locals, and tourists on Kőrösy József u, from February 24 until 26. There will be over 50 different types of donuts to sample, as well as other desserts, savory treats, traditional drinks, music, and fun events for all […]

8 years ago

Pescatarians Head to Budapest for Local Fish Festival

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Budapest Fish Festival (Budapesti Halfesztivál) takes place at Vajdahunyad Castle from February 10 to 12, 2017. The focus of the festival: catfish.

8 years ago

Budapest’s Mangalica Festival Is the Foodie Event of February

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mangalica Festival in Budapest celebrates this February 10-12, 2017 its 10th edition at Szabadság tér.

8 years ago

Valentine’s Day at The Aquincum Hotel Budapest

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you want to spend your Valentine’s Day at The Aquincum Hotel Budapest you can book their Sweet Valentine package for a memorable escape in two.

8 years ago

CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival at Its 25th Edition

Aleksandr Shatskih

CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the fall. It is a festival with tradition and this year it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

9 years ago

Gourmet Travels: Budapest Tantalizes Your Taste Buds

Mihaela Lica Butler

Budapest may not be at the top of your bucket list when you think about gourmet travels.

9 years ago

Junibor Ünnep, a Wine Festival by DiVino in Budapest

Mihaela Lica Butler

The 2016 edition of Junibor Wine Festival by DiVino takes place this weekend in Budapest at Szent István tér, in front of the Basilica.

9 years ago

Freddie and Hungary: A Eurovision 2016 Dark Horse [Video]

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hungary’s 2016 Eurovision hopes remain kindled as Freddie stays alive to reach the finals as a black horse favorite. In an edition seemingly destined to go to Russia’s Sergey Lazarev, the rich voice of Gábor Alfréd Fehérvári’s (Freddie’s real name) “Pioneer” just may upset the song contest apple cart.

9 years ago

See the Széchenyi Baths with a Touch of SPArty

Mihaela Lica Butler

Thermal bath parties are the new Budapest craze, and the trend gets hotter and hotter.

9 years ago

Busójárás in Mohács: You Don’t Want to Miss This!

Aleksandr Shatskih

Busójárás in Mohács is an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity listed celebration, which takes place every February, featuring unique traditions.

9 years ago

Top Festivals in Budapest This Spring

Mihaela Lica Butler

Palinka festivals, music, arts and crafts, and other interesting events are waiting for you in Budapest this Spring.

10 years ago

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