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Where to Celebrate This Christmas in Budapest

Mihaela Lica Butler

Budapest is a happy city that knows how to celebrate Christmas with a myriad of lights, happy faces, carols and ancient traditions, and most importantly, great food. At Mamaison Hotel Andrass you will find La Perle Noire Restaurant and Lounge, which has a special Christmas menu, both for hotel guests, and for patrons who don’t […]

10 years ago

A Perfect Day in Budapest

Argo Contributor

Can you imagine a massive restaurant inside a huge museum? Well that’s Budapest – a city of food and history. You will fall in love with it right away, after just a leisurely stroll along the Danube embankment, with its magnificent views of the Buda Castle , the Parliament and other historical buildings or after walking down the pedestrian street Vaci Utca, full of tempting mouth-watering smells from hundreds of cafes and restaurants.

10 years ago

This Week Sziget Festival “Island of Freedom” Beckons

Aleksandr Shatskih

Beginning today and lasting through Sunday, the Sziget Festival – Island of Freedom kicks off with a stellar lineup of entertainers. Hundreds of thousands will invade Budapest for one of the biggest party/cultural celebrations on Earth.

10 years ago

Budapest’s Sziget Festival 2014 Celebrates Berlin

Mihaela Lica Butler

The popular Sziget Festival opens its gates on August 11, 2014, becoming one of the main reasons for you to visit Budapest this Summer.

10 years ago

Mamaison Andrassy Hotel Takes Home Best of Business Traveller Hungary

Aleksandr Shatskih

Business Traveller Hungary has honored Mamaison Hotel Group’s Andrassy Budapest with their ’Best Budapest Business Hotel Award 2014.’

11 years ago

Crete’s Famous But Remote Treasures: Elafonisi Beach

Phil Butler

For those out there headed to Crete, driving the countryside is one of the great treats of this marvelous island destination. What’s more, navigating the well maintained Crete roads is a welcome adventure with mountain goats and sheep a plenty to keep visitors company. One such “discovery path”, the road to famous Elaphonisi Beach, is the spotlight of Argo today.

11 years ago

Hungary’s 4th TeSzedd Mozgalom (YouPick Campaign)

Aleksandr Shatskih

This weekend Budapest kicks off their part of the Europe-wide Let’s Clean Up Europe initiative with it’s own TeSzedd Mozgalom (YouPick) campaign. Organized by Hungary’s National Waste Management Agency is running the 4th segment of anti-litter initiative with this year’s. An all volunteer event running 9-11 May, the campaign descended on the City Park.

11 years ago

Next Week the Budapest Pálinka Festival is Served

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to Budapest May 15th thru 18th, the Budapest Pálinka Festival is a unique gastronomic event for locals and guests of the city. Some 300 plus varietes of pálinka, a special Hungarian brandy, are the main attraction. Major producers offer their best distilled spirits.

11 years ago

UNIWORLD Announces Super Ship SS Maria Theresa

Aleksandr Shatskih

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced they will launch a new Super Ship, the SS Maria Theresa, in the Spring of 2015.

11 years ago

Budapest Soup Festival Kicks Off on Friday

Mihaela Lica Butler

For three days, from Friday 11, till Sunday 13, you can taste authentic Hungarian goulash, vegetable soups, and fisherman’s soup, among local specialties.

11 years ago

22 places and Things to See in Hungary

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hungary, the European country that shares its borders with 7 other countries is a beautiful place to visit. Amongst some of the most fun living people, you’re bound to fall in love with their culture and the places to visit. Let’s list out the 22 MUST GO-TO place in Hungary, so you’re sure not to […]

11 years ago

Budapest and Riga Offer Best Christmas Markets in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to Post Office Travel Money’s Christmas Market Barometer 2013, Budapest (Hungary) and Riga (Latvia) are the best value destinations for a festive city break.

11 years ago

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