BBC Travel
'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers
Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.
National Geographic
Hungary: a landlocked country full of water
Water runs through life in Hungary like no other place I have seen. In Budapest, the Danube River is an artery of the city, crossed by bridges and carrying barges and boats. Lake Balaton is the ...
The Guardian
My search for the perfect ruin bar in Budapest
These cool, cheap bars in old abandoned buildings became popular in the 2000s – and then tourists moved in. I went hunting for the bohemian spirit of the originals ‘Many ruin bars seem to be just tourist traps now,” says artist István, standing outside Instant-Fogas complex, which calls itself Europe’s biggest ruin pub, but looks more like a mammoth nightclub with several dancefloors. “These ba…
Atlas Obscura
Snail Parliament in Keszthely, Hungary
The seat of Hungarian Parliament and home to the crown jewels is often referred to as the jewel on the Danube and with good reason. It is a stunning piece of neo-Gothic architecture from 1906 and was inspired by, but far outshines, the Houses of Parliament in London. It is a gorgeously ornate building both inside and out, and it is an iconic location in central Budapest. One woman was so enamou…
Condé Nast Traveler
Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico
From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.
Condé Nast Traveler
Where Was 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Filmed?
It took a village to build a village for the Shakers in Hungary, far from their original stomping grounds in Upstate New York.
The New York Times
Why Is Budapest, the ‘City of Baths,’ Running Out of Bathhouses?
In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths.
Condé Nast Traveler
Where Was 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' Filmed?
Some sleight of hand was used to spin all sorts of Europe out of Budapest.