Do you know this feeling when you were a small child looking so much forward to the Christmas morning? That is my feeling when entering the Sziget Festival yesterday night and judging from the number of people being already on the Island of Freedom; I was not the only one. The gates of Sziget Festival […]
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Hungary’s referendum about EU quota and what is wrong with it
Hungary has been swamped with billboards again, this time, the government played everything on one card and decided to send a message to Brussels so that they also get it. What is it all about? Who gets richer and what valuable messages does it truly send? Read further to find out how to never construct […]
10 reasons why you should not miss Sziget Festival 2016
The gates to the Island of Freedom will open again this year. If you are still hesitating whether to come or not, wait no longer. Why? The passes are expected to be sold out by the month end. So what is awaiting you at the Sziget Festival 2016? Here are 10 reasons why you should […]
Budapest things to do and know to avoid troubles
First time visiting Budapest, the Pearl on the Danube? Looking forward to spending your hard-earned money on shopping in Budapest? Or you came here to throw an unforgettable stag party? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right spot to find out about some peculiarities of Budapest that […]
I toured Budapest: Jewish Quarter and Ruin Pubs
When you put in Google search the term “Budapest sightseeing tour” you will receive 524,000 results – certainly not a little. I have been offered to try one and write a review about it. Firstly, I believe that it is always better to discover cities with a helping hand of a local as they are […]
Everything you wanted to know about Hungarians – part 2/2
… and were too afraid to ask! This is a second post about Hungarians as I am experiencing them and getting to know them throughout my life in Hungary. Many cool things have been already listed in the very first article on this topic, which I advise you to read first. But guess what, you […]
Sziget Festival summary: Day 4 Heat & dust on fire
Day 4 was the dustiest and crowdiest day at the Sziget festival. I read somewhere that the organizers had a special spray to apply on roads to prevent the dust from coming up, but they had a runout already on Day 2. This special substance was not available anymore in Hungary so they were trying […]
Sziget Festival Summary: Day 5 – The last day in paradise
You know this feeling when you wake up and you know it is the last morning in a place you do not want to leave? That was my wake up to the last day of Sziget festival. Apart from having a hard time packing as everything was wet and very muddy, we managed to move […]
What to not miss out at Sziget
What to not miss out at Sziget and other special things that are good to know. Last post before the festival, come back for more during Sziget! Thematic parties Every day before the big names start their shows on the main stage, Sziget offers thematic parties. In 2014 that was: balloon party, flag party, beach […]
17 things that are cool about Budapest
Recently, I have been asked a lot of times, why do I live in Hungary and what do I find attractive about Budapest! So here you go – a list of 17 things, which are cool about the life in Budapest. 1. Budapest Spas Hungary is the super power in fresh water resources and I […]