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[004] Explore Europe: Budapest

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Explore Europe: Budapest Show Notes

Budapest is often called the Pearl of the Danube or the Paris of the East. It sits at the crossroads of Western and Eastern Europe  manages to combine old world charm, through its magnificent architecture and grand coffee houses with modern lifestyle, offering trendy cafés, bars and high restaurants and all for a really affordable price.


Here are the links from our Explore Europe Budapest episode:
  • John flew with WOW airlines but it seems like they don’t fly to Budapest anymore. So try Wizzair instead: https://wizzair.com/

  • The hotel where John stayed (he booked via booking.com): http://www.caratboutiquehotelbudapest.com/index.htm?lbl=ggl-en-rmk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqa32wtO52wIVVYfVCh13ZAAHEAAYASAAEgLr1_D_BwE

  • The hop on and hop off bus tour: http://www.citytour.hu/en

  • The Royal Palace: http://budacastlebudapest.com/open/

  • St. Stephen’s Basilica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Stephen%27s_Basilica

  • The mom & pop local restaurant that John recommends: http://hungarikumbisztro.hu/elerhetosegeink.html

  • The New York Cafe where John went for breakfast: http://www.newyorkcafe.hu/menu.html

  • The fancy restaurant that John visited: https://caviarandbull.com/budapest/

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    Sustainable Travel Tip: Take your own reusable coffee cup with you! 


    Are you planning a trip to Budapest? We would love to hear all about your trip and any tips you have for fellow explorers. Leave a comment below or tweet us at @explore_europe and use the hashtag #ExploreEurope


     


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