As of now we can all enjoy the illuminated Elisabeth Bridge after the sun has gone down, and I truly enjoy the view. It is nicest as you see it close up, from distance it is not that nice. The system was designed by Ishii Motoko (from Japan) and in all it costed around 250 million Forint. Below you can see some pictures of the bridge, but I must admit that they are not at all good. They were made in a hurry during a guided tour which indeed can be reflected in the quality of the pictures. Eli... Read Full Story

I just thought I’d post two clips from the ongoing Hungary’s got talent 2009 (Csillag Születik). I am regularly watching the show, and though I am not at all impressed by the quality, it might be that one person is pointing out as different and the one who might turn out to win in 2009. The real competition is just about to start (last 12 people), but André Vásáry has turned very popular and the jury and the Hungarians like him. So, take a look at the videos below and please comme... Read Full Story

The Christmas Market in Vienna has already opened and we were there this weekend. It was packed with people and everyone enjoyed the glühwein and all the small shops located outside the “Rathaus” in Vienna. I am said to say so, but the Christmas Market in Vienna looks quite a lot better than the one in Budapest, but that probably has to do with the fact that the square in front of the Rathaus (City Hall) is better for such a market than Vörösmarty Square in Budapest. Some more mar... Read Full Story

If you are looking for information about life in a small village in Hungary, this exhibition might be interesting for you. In the time after the Second World War things changed quickly and the people working with agriculture had to change both equipment and technology. In this exhibition about Atany you will see people objects and get insight into the life of a farmer in the time after the Second World War, in Atany. The exhibition will be held in the Museum of Ethnography. Atany, a village i... Read Full Story

Franz Anton Maulbertsch A new exhibition is coming to the Hungarian National Gallery opening November 20 and lasting until February 28, 2010. In the exhibition we will meet with the work of Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724-1796) and Josef Winterhalder (1743-1807). Late baroque impressions Hungarian National Gallery November 20, 2009 – February 28, 2010 Museums in Budapest Read Full Story

The media is full with information about the H1N1 virus and it must be said that Hungary is well prepared compared to many other nations. For most people the vaccine is available, and it seems as if more and more people get the injection. Anyway, my wife received an email a while ago with a brutal H1N1 picture and I thought I would just post it to my blog (hopefully there will be no problems doing so). So take a look, and do not forget that the H1N1 is by many known as the Swine Flu. A brutal... Read Full Story

Allee logo Today at 11:11, November 11 in the 11th district was the official opening of the new shopping center in Budapest, Allee! Many people had met up to join in and rush to Electro World which had many great offer to their visitors today. I arrived to Allee around 16.00, walked around the entire mall, made some pictures and had a good time. There were some techinal problems as many shops were working in the dark (some electrical problem occured probably), but except from that everything ... Read Full Story

I am not sure if this is true, but today it was the official opening of the  Paris Big  Store located in the Andrássy Út. The building which has been a fashion shop throughout decades was closed in 1999, and today they opened it again. But this time it is not with clothes, but with tons of books and some wine! I was inside there today (unfortunately I did not bring my camera) and it looks absolutely amazing. The facade has been renovated and it looks great from the outside as well. Inside you... Read Full Story

Today, November 11 at 11.00, a new shopping center will open in Budapest, the Allee Center. The center is located by the end station of tram line 4, Fehérvári Út, a great location on the Budaside and with loads of people who might be possible customers in the new center. Inside the Allee Center you will not only find shops, but there is also a fitness club there, cinema opportunities, offices and flats for sale (though I guess most of them are sold already)! We will try to get by tomorrow or ... Read Full Story

Szechényi Fürdő We are currently working on giving our visitors an overview over open restaurants, thermal baths and so on December 24, 25 & 26. In the reply we got from Budapest Gyógyfürdői Zrt. they gave us the information we were looking for (which can be found in the “Christmas in Budapest” article) and some more information about the Night of the Baths which will be arranged December 4, 2009. Night of the Baths 2009 The Night of the Baths is the evening/night where you ca... Read Full Story