May 11 Visitors to Hungary should consider buying a copy of the novel The Hungarian Girl Trap, written by English ex-pat Ray Dexter, who lives in Miskolc (a still life of which can seen above) in the east of the country. The title is a reference to the scores of foreign men who are drawn to settle » Read more
EuroCheapo's Hungary Articles
Budapest: Karpatia Restaurant, a review
May 09 Photo courtesy of SpirosK After perusing the Kárpátia Restaurant Web site, we were halfway expecting a tourist trap. Between the beautifully decorated vaulted ceilings and the shameless plugs for Sarközi and his Gipsy Band (the in-house band) the restaurant appeared to be a traditional Hungarian cliché. Thankfully, it was all that and more. Our meal » Read more
Hungary: Extreme Fun in Szilvasvarad
May 02 For the third year running, the town of Szilvásvárad (translation: plum castle!) is hosting its outdoor festival on May 26. The festival features all manner of extreme sports: rodeo riding, bungee jumping, speed, hot-air ballooning, hang-gliding, and motor sports among others. Great news for Cheapos: the outdoor festival is free of charge. Best of all, » Read more
Fast Food, Hungarian Style: Lángos
Apr 27 No visit to Hungary is complete without trying lángos, the national fast food. A lángos is a deep-fried flat bread made of potato dough. It comes with a choice of toppings: garlic, sour cream, grated cheese, or all three. The name comes from the Hungarian word láng (flame) from the days when the snack was » Read more
Hungary: The Whole Country in One Park
Apr 25 The warm season has started early this year in Hungary. With wall-to-wall sunshine virtually guaranteed throughout the Hungarian summer, now is a good time to check out the National Open Air Museum in Szentendre. Only 20 kilometres from Budapest and set in a beautiful national park, this massive museum features replica villages from each of » Read more
Hungary: Hello, Hallo, Hello
Apr 23 Saying hello and goodbye is not an easy business to learn in Hungary. Doing so in a way that will be judged a cultural success depends on how well you know the person you’re greeting, how old they are, and their gender! In families, among work colleagues and friends, and with children, use szia (sounds » Read more
Hungary: A Taste of Tokaj
Apr 18 Hungary’s tokaj wine (pronounced tock-oi) is justifiably respected all over the world. And tokaj wine growers have always known their stuff. They were the very first to classify wine based on its quality back in the 1600s. The Russian tsars loved the wine so much they kept a Cossak regiment on standby to escort the » Read more
Hungary: The Language of Flowers
Apr 13 In the 19th century, Hungarians often used flowers—and not words—to express feelings. The legacy of this means that saying it with flowers in Hungary can be a tricky business. A basic understanding of the symbolism involved may save embarrassment and help make you a more welcome guest. First off, make sure the number of flowers » Read more
Hungary: Holidays on Horseback
Apr 06 Hungary is a dream destination for all budget-conscious fans of horse riding. You can find elegant steeds, beautiful rolling countryside for trail riding, and accommodation on-site with hearty Hungarian meals for very reasonable rates. One such excellent deal can be found at the Tiborcz Equestrian Club, a mere 40 kilometres from Budapest. Once the estate » Read more
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