Budapest Hungary

Yesterday we wrote about the fact that Bruce Willis (alias John McClane) is in town and that they were filming in the sixth district of Budapest yesterday, in the area around the Vörösmarty Utca. That was the first day of filming, and today it will continue. So, if you would like to see what’s going on, or at least meet up with some (un)polite police officers protecting the area, pay a visit to one of the following places:Where things are happening, and when! April 24: District VI, Vörösmarty...Read Full Story

Bruce Willis in Budapest - Die Hard 5 April 24 update: Die Hard 5 in Budapest: Where things are happening and when!It has for a long time been known that quite a lot of “A Good Day to Die Hard” (Die Hard 5) will be filmed in Budapest. If you are interested, you might want to check out the sixth district of Budapest today where cars are removed and the streets are empty due to one reason: Bruce Willis is in town and filming today! To check it out, take the tram to either Király Utca or Wessel...Read Full Story

Budapest is well known for their beautiful Christmas Market with an incredible atmosphere at the Vörösmarty Tér in Budapest. Though it is not a big one, it still has a magical atmosphere and lots of good food. When it comes to Easter many people visit Schönbrunn in Vienna for the annual Easter market there, but Budapest has never been known for any special Easter market.But, maybe things are changing? The fact is that the lights and the evenings are what makes the Christmas markets especially...Read Full Story

Hungary is one of those particularly unique countries in Europe – despite being landlocked and sharing borders with seven other countries, it’s developed and maintained a quite distinct language and culture. Hungarian is well-known to be one of the most difficult languages in Europe, but fortunately plenty of Hungarians speak a little English and you don’t need to learn the language to enjoy a trip there. I found it a particularly welcoming country with friendly, helpful locals, and would...Read Full Story

When planning a trip to Europe, most tourists would think about visiting Paris, London, or Madrid, among other famous destinations in the continent. However, there is one particular city in Central/Eastern Europe that is slowly but surely capturing tourists' attention and that is Hungarian capital city, Budapest. The major appeal of this world travel guide to Budapest is that it suits travelers across various budget range. From your daytime stroll and until the evening unfolds, this city...Read Full Story

Budapest is a certainly beautiful city to walk and explore different areas and districts. The presence of the Danube of course makes it an inevitable destination for romantics and travelers seeking a moment of reverie, but it is also the amount of green areas available in this city, that make your visit, as well as, a deep cultural exploration, a place to breathe fresh air and share a good time outdoors. Budapest is divided into two parts that give it its name: Buda and Pest. From the area...Read Full Story

Lionel Richie, the little great man, will come to Budapest in November, just after the Diana Krall concert, to perform in the Budapest Sportarena. So, if you are a Lionel Richie fan, you will not want to miss out on this amazing upcoming event in Budapest, which might be the highlight of concerts in Budapest this autumn. Tickets to the concerts can be bought for example using the link further down on this page.Lionel Richie Budapest November 21st, 20.00 Budapest SportarenaTickets...Read Full Story

Budapest is mostly a visitor spot that attracts around guests from all the world over. The initial one is invited to hold a camera for your business can see lots of things to do in Budapest being drawn in enduring images. Lovely buildings such as Citadella remain upright as proud attractions involving Budapest. Positioned at Gellert Hill, this kind of architectural attribute will be accessible by simply trains and buses and cars. The particular castle seemed to be distinctively built-in the...Read Full Story

eTravelTrips BlogWhat 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) Europe as Hungary is an outpost of cultural and linguistic distinction that stands abruptly apart from its Slavic and Germanic neighbors...Read Full Story

Hostess Aniko Gael Schott  H.E. The Ambassador of Hungary  Didi Cutler Photo credit: Kyle Samperton by Janet Donovan Hungary has a colorful past and a bright future according to György Szapáry, Ambassador of The Republic of Hungary, who was the guest of  honor at the art filled home of Aniko and Nash Schott. Aniko and Nash have been an eclectic social and artistic presence in Washington for years. Her story: Aniko Gael Schott "On December 9th, 1956, we left Budapest, bound for Sopron...Read Full Story