Have you heard of the term ‘digital nomad’? These are people who telework, but not from a fixed ‘home’. By working online, they are free to choose where they work – as long as there is a good internet connection. This allows them to work from Spain for a few months and then from Thailand…
On Easter Saturday, we cycled from Balatonfűzfő along Lake Balaton to Balatonalmádi. The tour, with an elevation gain of around 500 metres, requires good physical condition due to the challenging slopes. We climbed the Csere-hegy and Somlyó-hegy observation towers via good cycle paths, enjoyed the nature and rest stops, and returned to the start via a restaurant and a steam locomotive.
There are two castles in Várpalota. One dates back to the Middle Ages and played an important role in the fight against the Turks. Construction of the second castle began in 1721 by the Zichy family. Since 2004, the second castle has housed the Trianon Museum. The Trianon Museum is the only institution in the…
In the vicinity of Várpalota, near the Bakony Mountains, there are beautiful, well-maintained walking and cycling trails, ideal for trips in April and October. The Mapy app makes it easier to find routes than Google Maps. A favourite walk is the 10 km trip to the ruins of Bátorkő vára, via the ‘red cross’ path and back along the ‘red stripes’ cycle path. Plants such as blue iris, vinca and wild garlic grow here in the wild, giving off a strong scent.
Visaguide is a website where you can find all kinds of information about visa requirements for countries around the world. They also regularly publish articles and research relevant to people who want to travel internationally. For example, they recently investigated which countries are currently the best for ‘digital nomads’ – people who work online from…
We have a dog, so we go for a walk every single day (usually it’s me and Mazy). We often stay close to home: why go far when there’s so much beauty nearby? Behind us are fields with deer, from where you can walk to the hills and forests of Pétfurdo (5 km) or the…
Hungary has no Alps, but does offer some ski resorts, such as the Mátra Mountains and the ski arena of Eplény, 30 minutes from Budapest. Although the altitude is limited (500 m, 175 m elevation gain), there are multiple slopes, elevators and ski facilities, including evening lighting and ski rentals. Due to its small size, waiting times are minimal, allowing for smooth skiing. The area is too small for a real ski vacation, but ideal for regular practice. In summer, it is transformed into a mountain bike park.
In Hungary, the stones are often buried under the surface and are only visible when the fields are ploughed. However, we note that the stones disappear because the soil ‘eats’ them. We think the frozen soil under the stones melts, causing them to sink.
We successfully transported our chicken ‘Samsung’ and she even laid eggs upon arrival. We learned that the Hungarian word for chicken is ‘tyúk’, not ‘cirke’. Our chicken enjoys exploring the garden.
According to some lists, Budapest’s Christmas market is the most beautiful in Europe. So of course we had to go and see that with our own eyes…. First of all, ‘the’ Budapest Christmas market does not exist. There is a Christmas market near the Szent István Basilica, there is one on Deák Tér, one on…
