http://xpatloop.com/http://www.xpatloop.com/images/cms/xs_logo.gifhttp://xpatloop.com/getting_aroundXpatloop.com - Expat Life In Budapest, Hungary - Getting Around© XpatLoop.com 2007en-ENinfo@xpatloop.com"The National Transport Authority has ordered a ban on shipping on the Hungarian stretch of the Danube from 10 p.m. Thursday night in view of the icy conditions.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69439Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:04:00 GMT"We find records about the "miraculous" springs spurting up o­n the territory of the Bath from as early a date as the 15th century. These springs were later favoured by the Turks as well, as they were larger and hotter than the Buda baths of the period.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69342Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Victor Vasarely – Győző Vásárhelyi −, a major figure of the international kinetic and op art movements, had donated works to Hungary and the Museum of Fine Arts several times after 1959.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69311Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMTLocated on Gellert Hill overlooking Liberty Bridge, the Cave Church is a unique grotto chapel cared for by the Hungarian Paulite order of monks. Closed during the Communist period, it has since been reopened and offers a peaceful respite from the noise of the city. This cave was originally home to Saint Istvan, a hermit monk who cured the sick with thermal waters that sprung in front of the cave.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69298Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Yesterday was a wonderful day, topped off by a Danube dinner cruise for a late birthday present from my friend Margo, joined by Gica and Mark. Guests meet at the Duna Palota on Zrinyi u. at 6:30pm from where the guides take you to the boat. I have never heard of the Duna Palota before, but it appears to be a kind of cultural and concert center.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69284Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Passengers have printed more than 10,000 train tickets at home since the launch of the online ticket service in November, MÁV-Start announced. Before that passengers could buy tickets online, but they had to pick them up at train stations.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69225Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"The light is on! Car drivers and pedestrians along the Danube lift their heads towards the freshly installed new lighting poles on Margit Bridge, admiring with astonishment the spectacular lighting on the newborn Margit Bridge. Indeed, while final construction works on and around the bridge are still going on, one major step has been taken: to bring back to life the former aspect and beauty of the bridge, just the way it was in the early 20th century, with impressive and artistically decorated traditional lighting poles linking both riverbanks in a romantic glow.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69196Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Residents in the Hungarian capital may soon have serious problems getting around as the city’s mayor, Istvan Tarlos, says the financially troubled public transport company has about a month and a half before going bankrupt."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69118Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT"The 'little brothers' of the Tapolca Basin remnant volcanic hills are the Castle Hill (233 m) and Sipos Hill (207 m). The rock of Castle Hill is solidified basalt, the result of earlier volcanic activity. To climb to the top of Castle Hill, pass the Roman Catholic church on Church Street (Templom utca) to reach Kossuth Forest where there is a memorial in honour of the fallen of World War II.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69016Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69050Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"On Sunday, 1st January 2012 Children's Railway fares change slightly. The price of the adult section ticket changes to HUF 600. The price of the children's section ticket and other fares remain unchanged.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/67317Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT"The Children's Railway possesses many vehicles of historical interest. They are industrial relics as well as specialities very popular with passengers.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69020Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:02:00 GMT"Located in the foothills of Northern Hungary, the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region has been famous for its delicious sweet wines for centuries. Wine has been produced here since the third century, but the region became internationally renowned when Louis XIV served it to his court at Versailles in 1703 and named it the “wine of kings, the king of wines."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69000Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT"The government has set aside only Ft 3 billion for public transport in Budapest, rather than the expected Ft 35 billion, in a late change to the 2012 budget passed early on Tuesday.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68974Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:04:00 GMT"There are few unspoilt romantic opportunities as a cruise on the Danube through Budapest, especially at sunset. The view is spectacular whatever company you are keeping but for couples it can be a magical experience. Check out the boats available, the level of facilities and prices differ wildly and be aware that a cheap price may mean you are stuck on a barely floating bucket of bolts for an hour or two. The truly luxurious boats come with a price tag to match but it can be worth it."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68960Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT"Buda’s cogwheel train derailed on Sunday afternoon. No one was injured, the BKV said. Shuttle buses were ordered to transport passengers between the Erdei iskola and Gyöngyvirág út stations. The BKV said an inquiry is under way."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68951Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT"The District XIV of Budapest has a green treasure, the Budapest City Park. Stretching over 200 acres of land, the park offers a good number of attractions to enjoy and activities to have fun with family."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68848Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT"Designed by István Pazár and built on the site of a single-storey inn in 1911, the spectacular, eclectic Hotel Krúdy was the centre of the bathing resort's social life. Today, it is an entertainment hall.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/67920Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT"I have been living in Budapest for over 20 years now, and it takes a day like last Sunday to make me realise how lazy I have become in exploring the place. Mookie took me on a great bike ride this weekend from the VIII District down the Danube, across Csepel Island and back up through Budafok to Budapest.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68758Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT"György Kégl, the founder of the St George's Hospital in Székesfehérvár, purchased Csalapusztá in 1873. He had his family mansion designed by Alajos Hauszmann built in 1878. The park around the mansion blends beautifully into the picturesque backdrop of the western Velence Hills.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/67919Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT