It was a great experience to make a round trip through Hungary in October. From thermal spas and fine Baroque architecture to dense forests and endless pusztas, this country appeared to be a marvelous travel destination. Apart from the highlights of Budapest (see DISCOVER BUDAPEST, PARIS OF THE EAST) and Hortobagyi National Park (see HORTOBAGY: […]
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DISCOVER BUDAPEST, PARIS OF THE EAST
Did you know that Budapest is emerging as one of Central Europe’s most popular city destinations? During our stay in Hungary in October, we spent a long weekend in this fascinating city and we got convinced that it has a lot to offer: UNESCO World Heritage landmarks and monuments, fine architecture, good food and eventually […]
HORTOBAGY: A CARRIAGE TOUR THROUGH THE HUNGARIAN PUSZTA
One of the highlights of our recent round trip through Hungary was our visit to the Hortobagy National Park, registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1999. The park is situated at a distance of 190 km east of Budapest, and consists of a vast area of plains and wetlands (75,000 ha). I have […]