Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács

By Bence Kovács

This is a podcast about getting to know Hungary slowly, not ticking off its sights. The country is landlocked, mostly flat or gently rolling, and the Duna and Tisza Rivers cut across it into three

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Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács episodes:

August 23, 2026 Pumpkin Oil, Porcini, and a Quiet Farewell
On his last day in Őriszentpéter, Bence forages for porcini, savors a final buffet at Bognár Étterem, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of the Őrség before heading south. Plus practical notes on costs, from guesthouse nights to pumpkin seed oil.
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Episode 23 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Rezgőnyár study trail, Őrségi Vásár, Szikszai Edit local history museum, Bognár Étterem, Őri Art Café, Pityerszer open-air museum, Hétrétország, Siskaszer.
Covered: Mushroom foraging, Local cuisine, Folk architecture, Market and crafts, Practical costs, Farewell reflection.
Chapters:
00:00 Rezgőnyár study trail
01:15 Őrségi Vásár
03:17 Templomszer
04:20 Bognár Étterem
05:19 Őri Art Café
06:12 Pityerszer open-air museum
07:05 Hétrétország
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Őriszentpéter #Őrség #HungaryTravel #SlowTravel #MushroomForaging #PumpkinSeedOil #Pityerszer #BognárÉtterem #Rezgőnyár #Szalafő #HungarianFood #RuralHungary #TravelHungary #HiddenHungary #AutumnHarvest #VasCounty
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August 22, 2026 Last Day in the Őrség: Mushroom Hunting and Quiet Goodbyes
On his final full day in Őriszentpéter, Bence hunts for porcini in the forest, enjoys one last buffet at Bognár Étterem, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of the borderland as he prepares to move on toward the autumn wine and paprika harvests of western Hungary.
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Episode 22 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Siskaszer, Kovácsszer, Bognár Étterem, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church, Fecskefészek Vendégház, Zala river, Hétrétország.
Covered: Mushroom foraging and forest walks, Local cuisine and food costs, Practical travel info and costs, Reflection and farewell, Historical architecture.
Chapters:
00:00 Siskaszer
02:16 Kovácsszer
03:31 Templomszer
05:12 Room
06:02 Hétrétország
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Őriszentpéter #ŐrségNemzetiPark #HungaryTravel #MushroomForaging #BognárÉtterem #SlowTravel #Őrség #PumpkinSeedOil #VasCounty #HungarianFood #FecskefészekVendégház #HiddenHungary #RuralHungary #ForagingHungary #TravelHungary #Borderland
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August 21, 2026 Rain, Ruin Bars, and the Best Mushroom Soup in the Őrség
Day six in Őriszentpéter: a thunderstorm rolls in, so I take shelter at the Bognár Étterem buffet, explore the ruined Pityerszer farmsteads, and reflect on the quiet power of the borderland. Plus practical notes on local costs and staying safe in the woods.
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Episode 21 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Bognár Étterem, Szalafő–Pityerszer Open-Air Museum, Városszer, Siskaszer, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church, Rezgőnyár study trail, Őri Art Café.
Covered: Rainy day itinerary, Folk architecture, Local cuisine and food, Regional history, Daily costs and practicalities.
Chapters:
00:00 Quiet village street, distant thunder
00:25 Bognár Étterem
03:05 Templomszer
05:06 Városszer
06:24 Fecskefészek Vendégház
07:13 St. Peter's Church
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Orseg #Oriszentpeter #HungaryTravel #HiddenHungary #OrsegNationalPark #Pityerszer #SlowTravel #HungarianFood #Varganyaleves #Dodolle #RainyDayTravel #FolkArchitecture #RuralHungary #Szalafo #PumpkinSeedOil #SummerInHungary #TravelPodcast #MushroomSeason
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August 20, 2026 State Foundation Day in the Őrség Borderland
Bence spends Hungary's State Foundation Day in Őriszentpéter, joining a village picnic, tasting local dödölle and pumpkin seed oil, and reflecting on what the national holiday means in a quiet borderland. He also sorts out the practical paperwork for a longer stay, from registration to banking.
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Episode 20 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: SPAR market, Őri Art Café, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church, Kovácsszer, Bognár Étterem, Fecskefészek Vendégház, Őrségi Nemzeti Park.
Covered: State Foundation Day observation, Local holiday food culture, Long-stay bureaucracy, National park evening walk.
Chapters:
00:00 SPAR market
01:02 Őri Art Café
02:31 Kovácsszer
03:56 Fecskefészek Vendégház
05:11 Őrségi Nemzeti Park
06:15 Városszer Reformed Church
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#HungaryTravel #Őriszentpéter #ŐrségNationalPark #StateFoundationDay #HungarianFood #Dödölle #PumpkinSeedOil #SlowTravel #RuralHungary #HungarianCulture #TravelGuide #BognárÉtterem #VasCounty #HungaryHistory #LivingInHungary #ExpatLife #August20
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August 19, 2026 The Eve of State Foundation Day in the Őrség
Bence spends the day before Hungary's State Foundation Day exploring the szerek of Őriszentpéter, from the Árpád-era church to a contemporary art event, and reflects on what this quiet borderland holiday means.
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Episode 19 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Templomszer, Kovácsszer, Siskaszer, Szikszai Edit Local History and Ethnographic Collection, Őrség National Park Visitor Centre, Rezgőnyár study trail, Fecskefészek Vendégház, Hétrétország.
Covered: State Foundation Day preparations, Őrség National Park, Local cuisine, Art and folk music event, Historical architecture, Rural holiday atmosphere.
Chapters:
00:00 Templomszer
01:53 Kovácsszer
03:11 Rezgőnyár study trail
04:32 Room
05:16 Hétrétország
07:11 Night
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Oriszentpeter #Orseg #OrsegNationalPark #StateFoundationDay #HungaryTravel #Hungary #Magyarorszag #VasCounty #Dodolle #Porkolt #Pityerszer #NationalBlueTrail #HikingHungary #MushroomForaging #FolkMusic #RuralHungary #HungarianFood
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August 18, 2026 Bison, Bogs, and the Blue Trail in the Őrség
Bence spends a golden day exploring the Körtike nature trail to spot European bison, visits the Szöce peat bog, and gears up for a state foundation day feast.
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Episode 18 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Fecskefészek Vendégház Őriszentpéter, Körtike nature trail, Őrség National Park Visitor Centre, Szöce peat bog, Lápok Háza, Bognár Étterem, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church.
Covered: Bison watching and wildlife, Peat bog and wetland environment, Hiking and nature trails, Local cuisine and dining, Historical churches and local heritage, Rural village life and costs.
Chapters:
00:00 Quiet room interior with birds outside
00:56 Körtike nature trail
03:05 Lápok Háza
04:41 Templomszer
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Őrség #Hungary #NationalPark #BisonWatching #PeatBog #Őriszentpéter #TravelDiaries #NatureWalks #SlowTravel #HungarianFood #Dödölle #StateFoundationDay #Szekesfehervar #Magyar #EcoTourism #Wildlife #Boardwalk #HiddenHungary
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August 17, 2026 Mushroom Soup, Wooden Towers, and the Quiet
Day two in Őriszentpéter: exploring the szerek, a visit to Szalafő's Pityerszer folk architecture, mushroom foraging, and a taste of the region's famous dödölle and pumpkin seed oil.
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Episode 17 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Városszer, Siskaszer, Templomszer, Kovácsszer, St. Peter's Church, Őrség National Park Visitor Centre, Rezgőnyár Study Trail, Őri Art Café.
Covered: Őrség National Park, Local food and cuisine, Folk architecture and history, Daily costs and practicalities, Outdoor activities and cycling.
Chapters:
00:00 Templomszer
01:50 Őrség National Park Visitor Centre
03:59 Őri Art Café
05:51 Bognár Étterem
07:04 Village street
09:26 Quiet room
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Őriszentpéter #ŐrségNationalPark #HungaryTravel #Szalafő #Pityerszer #FolkArchitecture #MushroomForaging #Vargánya #Dödölle #PumpkinSeedOil #SlowTravel #HungarianCountryside #VasCounty #CyclingHungary #NationalBlueTrail #HungarianFood #OffTheBeatenPath
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August 16, 2026 Őrség Arrival: Mushrooms and Wooden Bell Towers
Bence moves from Balatonfüred to Őriszentpéter, exploring the Őrség National Park's quiet forests, 'szer' villages, and local food. He hikes the Körtike nature trail, visits the Pityerszer folk museum, and settles into the rhythm of Hungary's western borderland.
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Episode 16 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Templomszer, Siskaszer, Kovácsszer, Városszer, Keserűszer, Baksaszer, Őrségi Fecskefészek Vendégház, Bognár Étterem.
Covered: Őrség National Park, Local food and costs, Folk architecture, History of border guards, Practical travel info, Cycling and hiking.
Chapters:
00:00 Őriszentpéter
01:03 Templomszer
02:15 Bognár Étterem
03:21 Pityerszer Open-Air Museum
04:58 Baksaszer
06:30 Bike ride
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Őrség #Őriszentpéter #HungaryTravel #NationalPark #VasCounty #HungarianFood #PumpkinSeedOil #Dödölle #Vargányaleves #FolkArchitecture #Pityerszer #Szalafő #KörtikeTrail #ZalaRiver #SlowTravel #MushroomSeason #StateFoundationDay #Balatonfüred
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August 15, 2026 Farewell to Balatonfüred and a Feast for the Senses
On his last day in Balatonfüred, Bence takes a final swim, wanders the Siske district, and enjoys a lakeside lunch before the Wine Weeks wind down. He reflects on the lake's changing moods and the town's enduring charm, with practical notes on costs and the upcoming State Foundation Day.
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Episode 15 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Kisfaludy beach, Pazar Coffee Company, Siske district, Koloska Valley, Janus Xantos Lookout, Csirkefogó Bisztró, Tagore Promenade, DOCK Bistro.
Covered: Lake Balaton, Hungarian wine, Local districts, Food and costs, Practical registration, Reflection.
Chapters:
00:00 Balatonfüred
01:20 Siske district
03:24 Csirkefogó Bisztró
04:39 Festival promenade
05:56 DOCK Bistro
06:49 Tagore Promenade
07:39 Tihany
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#Balatonfüred #LakeBalaton #HungaryTravel #WineWeeks #HungarianWine #SailingHungary #Fogas #PikePerch #HungarianFood #Lecso #TagorePromenade #SiskeVillage #KossuthSpring #HungarianSummer #StateFoundationDay #TravelHungary
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August 14, 2026 Wine Weeks, Warm Waves, and a Quiet Evening
On his last full day in Balatonfüred, Bence takes a final swim in the warm lake, explores the Blaha Lujza street old town, and enjoys the Wine Weeks festival on the Tagore Promenade one last time before heading to Budapest for State Foundation Day.
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Episode 14 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary.
Places in this episode: Kisfaludy beach, Loom Café & Co., Jókai Mór utca, Blaha Lujza utca, Mór Jókai Memorial House, Kerektemplom, Arács, Arácsi utca market.
Covered: Lake Balaton swimming, Wine tasting, Local districts, Food and costs, Festival.
Chapters:
00:00 Loom Café & Co.
01:30 Jókai Mór utca
03:24 State Hospital of Cardiology
04:17 Vaszary Gallery
05:17 DOCK Bistro
06:12 Tagore Promenade
07:17 Harbour
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Balatonfüred #LakeBalaton #HungaryTravel #WineWeeks #Olaszrizling #Keknyelu #TagorePromenade #HungarianSea #SummerInHungary #BalatonTravel #PikePerch #Fogas #TravelPodcast #HungaryPodcast #VisitHungary #BalatonfüredBlog
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FAQs about Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács:

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.