A Month of Relaxation – A Dream Within Reach

“If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgium.” In the old comedy, the participants in the tour rush through Europe, spending barely more than a day in each major city. Travel is wonderful, but we often rush and hurry too. Time...

The Scent of Travel

Discover the beauty of Hungary’s lavender fields, from Tihany to Pannonhalma. Experience the scents, colours and peaceful moments of a Hungarian summer.

Tihany nature and history in the Balaton highlands.

Tihany, a jewel nestled on the shores of Lake Balaton, is a place where history, culture, and nature intertwine seamlessly. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the peninsula gained true significance in the 11th century when King Andrew I founded the Tihany Benedictine Abbey. The abbey’s founding charter, the first written record of the Hungarian language, is still preserved here, making Tihany a significant pilgrimage site for Hungarian language and culture.

Dobogókő – A Mountain Escape Near Budapest

There are numerous hiking destinations around Budapest that are easy to reach. Dobogókő is one of them, and it has been a popular destination for day trips from the capital for decades. The 1977 edition of the Hungary guidebook does...

The Awakening of Spring in Mecsek

The Mecsek Mountains are the jewel of Southern Transdanubia, captivating visitors not only with their picturesque landscapes but also with their diverse wildlife. With the arrival of spring, the slopes of the mountains transform into a colorful carpet of flowers, the fragrance of which fills the air.

Miskolctapolca – 50 Years Is a Long Time

Let us continue our journey through Hungary, this time using the 1977 edition of the Panoráma travel guide as our reference. As I mentioned in one of my previous articles, the book is almost 900 pages long. Today, it is...