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Nostalgic SUMMERTIME at Lake Balaton: Siófok
Siófok is often called the Capital of Lake Balaton. It is an easy 1,5 hour train ride from Budapest making access to the “Hungarian Sea” very easy.
Siófok is a popular Summertime destination for Hungarians thanks to it’s 17 km long shore with many beaches. In this video, we’ll show you what Summertime is like at lake Balaton and why you should visit this wonderful region!
If you are looking for a place to chill during the hot summers of Hungary, lake Balaton is probably the best place to visit, and Siófok is one that is super if you want to relax, take your family to the beach or party with your friends. And although Siófok is often recommended only for its beaches, it has a unique history with many fun facts to learn about. Many Hungarian intellectuals enjoyed the waters here and created their own unique summertime villas here, some famous Hungarian artists were born here as well, and the area was important for Eastern and Western Germans during the time of the iron curtain. Plus the name Siófok also has sort of a funny past. With this video we hope to inspire you to take time and visit this place, and understand the nostalgic feelings it evokes for us Hungarians.
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BUDAPEST: 15 Things you MUST KNOW before visiting!
Before visiting Budapest it’s best to know some things to make sure you have a great time!
In this video we share 15 things you must know so that your trip to the Hungary’s capital will be the best it could be! Budapest is popular among tourists across the world because of it’s nice architecture, the good food and generally great vibe.
I myself as a local love the city for the same reasons. However there are things that may be strange for some visitors, or things that if not known could lead to some confusing situations.
In this video we are covering the following topics you must know about before visiting Budapest:
– Is Budapest cheap or expensive?
– Is Budapest a Safe city to visit? What are the scams you should be aware of?
– What are Hungarian people like?
– What are the Tourist Traps you should know about?
– Should you use cash or card? And is it Euro or Forint (local currency?)
– How does tipping work in Budapest?
– What about Vegan and Vegetarian restaurants in Budapest?
– Are there Hungarian words you should know?
– What do you need to know about Public Transport?
– Whats the situation with Public Toilets?
– Are there any things that are Overrated?
– Are all buildings beatiful? All streets clean and nice?
– Are there areas you should avoid for accomodation?
– Whats the situation with Smoking?
– What are the common misconceptions thanks to the Internet?
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The Unique Escape Room Experience of Budapest
Escape Rooms in Budapest offer a unique experience for those who look to try something different. Budapest is sort of like the capital for Escape Rooms as it was a pioneer in the industry when these experience first came to life and there are so many around the city for you to try today.
Neverland Bar and Escape Room is a unique establishment among the many escape rooms. Not only do they offer 8 different kinds of rooms with their own respective themes, but they also operate a bar with a colorful menu full of Cocktails and a super long Gin and Tonic list. Plus there are some nice foods you can munch on before trying yourself at one of their Escape Rooms, or celebrating your successful escape!
Check out their link below for more details, or even booking a room for yourself: https://neverland.hu/en/neverland-downtown-budapest/ If you are looking for a unique experience in Budapest that’s not often listed on Tourist best of’s but certainly guarantees a good time, then an Escape Room can certainly deliver. It’s a fun time for Friends, Dates or even Families.
At Neverland there are rooms that children may certainly enjoy like the Wild West room, for dates and couples the Jailbreak room encourages good communication and for people looking for more thrilling rides can try the Insane Asylum. You can come here during the day, or the night, when it’s raining or when it’s scorching heat!
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The Unique Statues of BUDAPEST
There are many Unique statues in Budapest, most of them with interesting stories and meaning. Not just Hungarian historical figures, but many foreign imporant people have also been immortalized on the streets in the form of various Sculptures and Monuments.
In this video we show you around on the streets of Budapest, and tell the stories of some of the more unique and interesting statues that you may find!
We are exploring the Buda Castle district where we reveal an interesting story regarding the popular Fountain of King Matthias, and we also show a statues that may be proof that Woody Harrelson is a time traveler, plus some more. Then we head to the downtown where Peter Falk, aka Detective Colombo has a statue, and share the stories behind some of the instagram favorite ones including the Policeman at the Basilica and the Little Princess on the Danube Promenade. We also share information about memorials that commemorate events from the darker times. Like the atrocities of the Second World War or the Socialist times.
By watching this video, you’ll learn a bit about Hungarian culture, and when you explore the city of Budapest, you’ll know more about some of the art that can be found on the streets.
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The MUST visit Day-Trip Destination from Budapest: Szentendre
Szentendre is a charming little town that’s easily reachable from Budapest and is a must visit place if you plan to spend a longer vacation in Hungary!
In this video we’ll show you why you should take a day in your itinerary and visit Szentendre!
The town is located north of Budapest and can be easily reached by the suburban railway line H5 (starting from Batthány tér). Please note that Budapest tickets and passes are not valid for the full duration of the trip and an extension ticket needs to be purchased from the vending machines at the stops in Budapest (ticket for the travel between Békásmegyer and Szentendre). These extension tickets must also be validated on the trains, so don’t forget that 🙂
Szentendre has a unique vibe compared to other Hungarian towns since it flourished during the times when Serbians settled here in the medieval times, thanks to that there are many nice colorful houses, cute little alleys, a classic old town square and nice cathedrals and churces.
In Szentendre you should just take your time and explore the labyrinth like inner town, walk through the alleys and find cute places all around! Have a few snacks like Lángos, Palacsinta, or visit the Marzipan Museum where the famous Szamos brand started it all! And those who walk across town to the north will also get to experience a peaceful little Japanese garden.
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5 Places to Chill Next to the Danube River in Budapest
Chilling next to the Danube river in Budapest is one of the best things you could do during Summer when you visit Hungary.
In this video we’ll show you some of our recommendations if you wish to get close to the Danube, relax and have a few drinks or snacks while in Budapest.
In this video we are covering the following areas:
Kopasz Gát – A dam on the southern side of Buda, which can be accessed with Bus 105 from the city center. It offers lots of green space and some nice bistros with terraces. https://goo.gl/maps/iziJvwZz4n9JvmKH8
Dürer Kert – A concert venue on the south side of Buda where you can enjoy a few drinks and also some snacks and sit right next to the water. You can visit the place even if you don’t wish to go to a concert (when the events are held inside the concert hall). Easy to reach with Bus 133. https://goo.gl/maps/6H285hxXV1tXzuN59 Schedules can be found on their website: https://www.durerkert.com/
Római Part – At the Northern end of Buda there is this long strech known as the Roman Banks. With many bistros spread out, it’s a relaxing place to have drinks and food. https://goo.gl/maps/XuUa4dd1hTjWdc666
Bálna – Perhaps less chill but easy to access thanks to it being close to the Fővám tér. An old industrial building redesigned to be a commercial space with lots of food and drink places. https://goo.gl/maps/8kRHhbFZZjuW5ByJ6
Népsziget – At the Northern side of Pest we have this place with many bistros lined on the shores of the Danube. It’s worth the trip with Subway M3 and a little bit of walk as you can also get a nice view of the sunset from here. https://goo.gl/maps/TYE45EkiYMjA6Y2V7
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Andrássy Avenue – Why you should walk Budapest’s Famous Avenue?
The Andrássy Avenue in Budapest is a UNESCO World Heritage listed avenue thanks to it’s history, the beatiful buildings lining on the sides and the millenial subway running under it and in this video we’ll be exploring it’s full length.
Plus some unique places on the side streets. Budapest’s downtown is connected with it’s large City park via the Andrássy Avenue.
Anyone who visits Budapest probably either crossed it or went under it when traveling with Subway to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath or to the Városliget City Park, but one of the major transport crossings, the Oktogon is also located here.
It’s lined with historical buildings and areas like the Hungarian State Opera house, the Kodály Körönd, or the several gorgeous palaces that host the Embassies of foreign countries. There are also many museums located here, like the House of Terror. And of course right at it’s end you have the Heroes square.
But the Andrássy Avenue also has 3 distinct faces, which becomes evident as you walk the roughly 3 km length of it. It’s a realy fun experience to explore it and observ the small details of each building here! In this videon we take the Journey all the way from Heroes Square to the Erzsébet square in the downtown, we check some interesting hidden gems like the Epres garden or cafés and also show you a cool spot for a great photograph of the St Stephens Basilica!
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Local Recommends 10 BEST Souvenirs from BUDAPEST, Hungary
What are the best Souvenirs you should buy when you visit Budapest in Hungary?
The city is full of Souvenir shops, but it’s easy to get lost in the clutter. In this video we’ll give you a Local’s recommendation on what items and gifts you should consider taking home with you, so that a piece of the great memories you had here in Budapest and Hungary remain!
When you travel you take many pictures and later on as you have a look at those the memories of your great trip can resurface. Most people take fridge magnets to showcase all the places they’ve been to.
But there are many cool and more local ways to bring those experiences back, and here we are going through some of the items that should fit in your baggage . But the question remains, where to buy most of these stuff?
Many of the items we show you in this video can be easily acquired in convenience stores, however there are two shops which can help greatly in avoiding the cheap chinese generic rip-offs:
Memories of Hungary: https://goo.gl/maps/wD5cQgQkjURLsCm56
For arts and crafts and locally produced souvenirs: Folkart Kézművesház: https://goo.gl/maps/Z1KYiGAKFpqUqyucA
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Bar Hopping In Budapest: Experiencing 6 Unique Bars
Budapest has a unique nightlife thanks to the many different Bars located in the city Center. Let’s go Bar hopping or Pub Crawling in Budapest!
The Ruin Bars like Szimpla Kert are the most popular among visitors however there are many interesting places where you can drink a few beers, wines or cocktails and in this video we’ll be showing you 6 different bars and pubs you can experience in the party area of the city!
Budapest’s 7th district has an area that we call the Ruin bar district, or Party district, which is the old Jewish quarters.
Many businesses established themselves here over the last few years, and most of them are in the nightlife industry. If you want to have a good time, this is where you go. There are many ruin bars here but some have tried to distinguish themselves with other unique aspects and in this episode we are showing only a fraction of what awaits you.
Places we have visited include:
Szimpla Kert – the most famous of the ruin bars https://goo.gl/maps/PCxnC3T19TbnFWi19
Liquird Rock – a place for the rock music enthusiasts https://goo.gl/maps/T2WCBeoSsV4eBv6w6
Rumpus Tiki Bar – for the fans of interesting Cocktails https://goo.gl/maps/tEmaz1EqvYfBQyPu6
Vittula – If you look for a true underground place https://goo.gl/maps/CzjthCaFnvci5sUw8
Hopaholics Craft Beer Bar – For the Craft Beer lovers HOPAHOLIC Craft Beer Bar & Food Budapest
Fekete Kutya – For a more community experience https://goo.gl/maps/6URgSAcKfEG7hBw6A
Lámpás – For some live music while sipping on drinks https://goo.gl/maps/4kYMAVCGCAkVFYmr5
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A Local’s guide to BUDAPEST Top 10 Things to Do! | Hungary Travels
What are the Top 10 Things to Do in Budapest? In this video we take a look at this question from a Locals point of view and show what we personally think are the best things you can do if you visit the Hungarian capital.
You’ll surely find information online about top attractions of Budapest like the Hungarian National Parliament, The Saint Stephens Basilica, The Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion or the Heroes Square.
But in this video we try to look at things to actually DO as you spend time in the city visiting some of the famous landmarks.
Some of the suggestions relate to areas we have covered in Past videos, for more information on those, check out the links below:
Related to Food Markets, we covered the Grand Market Hall and it’s surrounding in this video: https://youtu.be/ONkyegs1kQk
We also recommend to visit some of the Parks or Nature areas such as:
Margaret Island: https://youtu.be/gMmF_l6Ziq0 Varosliget
City Park: https://youtu.be/gwGRdeUyx0w
Normafa: https://youtu.be/sLZnltPJe9U
We’ll be releasing a video in the future about Bars of Budapest including some ruin bars, make sure to check back to see that once we release it! (Best is to Subscribe to the channel so you won’t miss it!)
We mention places where you can view Budapest from the top, one such place is the Buda Castle District: https://youtu.be/palGX3OkwN4
When it comes to Thermal Baths, we have covered the two most popular ones here:
Szechenyi Thermal Bath: https://youtu.be/8p_VzXCp-MQ
Gellert Thermal Bath: https://youtu.be/MyEfEc48FaA
If you want to see more of Budapest by Night, below video gives an excellent taste of it: https://youtu.be/FEEUpNOCTgc
Budapest is full of excellent food places and restaurants. We always recommend a few in our videos where we cover specific areas like the ones above, but there are also a few more where the video is mostly about tasty food:
Bartók Béla Boulevard: https://youtu.be/qlo_8hEcqfw
Pozsonyi út area: https://youtu.be/_Es1fHMOf6s
Walking is amazing in Budapest, and the architecture is a feast for the eyes. In the below video we took a nice long walk to admire some of the unique facades of the city: https://youtu.be/IrtBtfmmJUk
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