Category: Hungary

European getaways are often associated with high costs, and when you’re talking about cities like London, Madrid, or Paris, that is often true. However, if you stay away from the traditional European hot spots, you can find destinations that are much friendlier on your wallet while still providing that old world European charm. Many of these places give even the best budget destinations in the world a run for their money.

Though you can find bargains all over the continent, Eastern and Central Europe, in particular, provide a lot of bang for your buck. These regions also have many lesser known, and therefore less busy, destinations just waiting to be discovered.

*All costs have been estimated using Numbeo, the world’s largest database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide, and hotel booking site Booking.com.

1. Sofia, Bulgaria

The majority of visitors to Bulgaria head to the popular coastal regions, but the country’s historic capital is worth spending a few days in.

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Nicknamed the “Paris of the East,” Budapest is Hungary’s thriving capital city known for its thermal baths and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are plenty of cultural attractions to keep your itinerary full, including Castle Hill and its medieval history to beautiful churches, classic concerts and quaint outdoor cafes.  From soaking in the city’s famous baths to river cruises down the Danube, here are the best things to do in Budapest.

Marvel at Buda Castle

Start your exploration of Budapest at Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 11th century when protective walls were created to keep Mongolian attackers out. Towering over the Danube, the 18th century Buda Castle is a massive 200-room palace that houses the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. Make sure to see the other iconic landmarks on Castle Hill, such as Matthias Church, to admire its beautiful architecture and learn about its historical symbolism.

Soak in the Széchenyi Baths Considered a quintessential Budapest experience, you can’t leave the city without soaking in its thermal baths.

Source: 11 Best Things To Do in Budapest, Hungary

These eight splendid travel destinations are absolutely perfect for group travel – get the old squad together and off the Whatsapp Group Chat.

We all feel a warm, tender thrill when we are with people we love; there is something about the company we keep that makes otherwise dull life events extraordinary. That’s why, when it comes to life-changing travel plans, you should give serious thought to who you are traveling with: there’s nothing like sharing an adventure with family-and by that of course, I am including our closest friends; the family we choose!

These eight gorgeous spots are both relaxing and adventurous, absolutely perfect to bring out the  wanderlust that’s in all of us and get the old friend-group off the Whatsapp Group Chat and on an adventure together. Take your friendship to epic heights and share memories like legends for years to come.

Napa Valley, California

Napa Valley is known for their world-class vineyards but there is much more to these rolling green hills.

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The bustling area attracts international investors and diplomats

A classic beauty draped along the ancient Danube River, Budapest is a vibrant capital city and one of Europe’s most populous. It’s a global center of art, architecture, fashion, politics and commerce that attracts an international crowd. The city is marked by 23 districts, with District V at the business, political and historical center of Budapest.

“District V makes up the heart of Budapest, the political, financial, commercial and tourist center of Hungary,” said Kornélia Pásztor of Engel & Völkers Budapest. “The name of the district is Belváros-Lipótváros (Inner City-Leopold Town), referring to the two historical neighborhoods located in the district. Leopold Town was established in the early 19th century, and became the political and financial center of Hungary in the early 20th century when theHungarian Parliament was built.”

“The District V neighborhood is a totally different market than the rest of the city,” said Daniel Toth, co-founder of Matthew & Daniel’s Realty Budapest. “There is a limited number of homes, and there are no empty plots available where you can build new buildings.”

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