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An Unusual English “Living Museum” In Hungarian Countryside
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
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Located at the edge of Zalaszántó village, in the Balaton Uplands National Park, discover an unusual “living museum” that offers visitors the opportunity to experience traditional English culture in heart of the Hungarian countryside. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world and can trace its’ origins back over 4000 years.
Top 3 Must-See Cities In Hungary Outside Budapest
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
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Although Budapest is far the largest city and the capital of Hungary, visitors and travelers should look beyond its borders. The Hungarian countryside is not just about ‘puszta’ and Balaton lake, charming cities and towns full of culture and history welcome guests in every corner of the country. For the opening of Hungary Today’s new ‘Lifestyle” column, we have collected the three best must-see ...
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
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Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
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In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Xpat Opinion: Why Is Hungary's Lake Balaton Still Popular?
- 12 Jul 2012 12:55 PM
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In Hungary summer isn't complete without a trip to Lake Balaton. The beaches come alive as soon as the weather gets warm and people from all over the country flock here to enjoy the ‘Hungarian Sea’. Lake Balaton is the largest and one of the shallowest lakes in Europe. It’s a favorite holiday destination with many resort areas to choose from, although it seems like most people have one beloved ...
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
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Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
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"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
An Unusual English “Living Museum” In Hungarian Countryside
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Located at the edge of Zalaszántó village, in the Balaton Uplands National Park, discover an unusual “living museum” that offers visitors the opportunity to experience traditional English culture in heart of the Hungarian countryside. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world and can trace its’ origins back over 4000 years.
Top 3 Must-See Cities In Hungary Outside Budapest
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although Budapest is far the largest city and the capital of Hungary, visitors and travelers should look beyond its borders. The Hungarian countryside is not just about ‘puszta’ and Balaton lake, charming cities and towns full of culture and history welcome guests in every corner of the country. For the opening of Hungary Today’s new ‘Lifestyle” column, we have collected the three best must-see ...
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Xpat Opinion: Why Is Hungary's Lake Balaton Still Popular?
- 12 Jul 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
In Hungary summer isn't complete without a trip to Lake Balaton. The beaches come alive as soon as the weather gets warm and people from all over the country flock here to enjoy the ‘Hungarian Sea’. Lake Balaton is the largest and one of the shallowest lakes in Europe. It’s a favorite holiday destination with many resort areas to choose from, although it seems like most people have one beloved ...
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.