Updated: September 2026 | During a food and wine trip to Budapest, we managed to visit an almost unbelievable number of restaurants in a short time. There were tasting menus, Hungarian specialties, good wines and lots of laughs with a lovely group. Here we recommend six restaurant experiences that we still remember a little extra.
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Glöet Sparkling Glögg is a rose bubble flavoured with glögg spices, and this year the red bottle has been joined by "GLÖET White", with a twist of baked apple. We tested both varieties at an Advent mingle at the home of Dominika Peczynski and Anders Borg.
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Updated: September 2026 | Tata is a small Hungarian town on Lake Öreg, about seventy kilometers from Budapest. We came here on a day trip and encountered castles, autumn colors and a much calmer pace than in the capital. In addition, a real gastronomic surprise awaited us at the Platán restaurant.
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Updated: September 2026 | Did you know that there is a fascinating system of caves under parts of Budapest? The caves under the Buda side are also connected to the city's famous thermal waters. We have visited Szemlő-hegyi ourselves, but there are several different cave experiences to choose from – from a simple walk on landscaped passages to adventures with a helmet, headlamp and crawling on all fours.
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Updated: September 2026 | Bars and cafes in Budapest come in all shapes and sizes. You can drink coffee under crystal chandeliers in a historic café, eat luxurious pastries in a classic patisserie, order imaginative cocktails at a rooftop bar or have a beer among graffiti and flea market furniture in a ruin bar. Here are five very different places that we have visited ourselves.
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Updated: September 2026 | Shopping in Budapest can mean everything from large shopping centers and elegant shopping streets to Hungarian delicacies in a historic market hall. Among other things, we have shopped at Westend and had a guided tour through the Great Market Hall. Here are our tips for those who want to shop in Budapest.
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Updated: September 2026 | Swimming in Budapest is an experience in itself. The Hungarian capital is famous for its historic thermal baths, where you can immerse yourself in warm water surrounded by grand architecture. But which bath should you choose? Here we give you tips on some of Budapest's most interesting baths and tell you about our own visit to the famous Gellért Baths.
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Updated: August 2026 | What to look for when shopping for gifts in Germany? We present 12 tips for things to buy to take home – everything from crafts and toys to chocolate and health products.
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Updated: September 2026 | Christmas markets in Budapest offer lights, Christmas decorations, Hungarian specialties and hot drinks amidst the magnificent buildings of the Hungarian capital. We have visited the Christmas markets both during the day and after dark. Here we tell you about our experiences and give you tips on the most important Christmas markets in Budapest.
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We have now made the first ride with our new electric bikes. I (Helena) have got a sporty electric bike with many gears and Peter has got a tricycle with a box at the back, so he can carry some grocery bags.
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