Pinball seems to be a relic of the past, though there is a cult following of those who love the game. You can’t find many arcades that have pinball north of NYC these days, except a novelty machine or two in the corner of a dusty bar. I’ve found places […]
Budapest
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Diversified modes of media creatively transport you back to a time of cruel regimes and walk you room by room through the years of terror. The Museum of Terror [1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 60] begins during the Nazi regime and runs through the immediately following Communist regime in Hungary. With […]
It may be called a ‘museum’ though what you’ll find inside is a lot less educational than what the term typically advertises. The Flipper Museum [Budapest, 1137, Radnóti Miklós u. 18, 1137 Hungary] is quite possibly the best arcade I’ve ever been to. This joint is chock full of 130 […]
A ride on the Budapest Eye [1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér] can give you a whole new angle on the city, this giant Ferris wheel was built by 15 people in 8 days! Located in Erzsebet Square, right smack in the middle of all the downtown action, you are guaranteed excellent […]
Budapest is a city of baths. There are many to choose from, but which is perfect for your thermal experience? After some research it was decided that Széchenyi Baths [Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146 Hungary] fit the bill for my friend and I. The location was right, close to where […]
One of my favorite things to do when visiting another culture is checking out what’s going on at their market place. What local fruits and veggies do they have? What are their crafts and jewelry like? What kind of local grub can I grab for lunch? Central Market Hall [Budapest, […]
The Buda Castle [Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary] was first completed in 1265 and it is a sight many people make an effort to see today whilst in Budapest. That’s what I call stayput power. Coming from the Pest side of town we traversed the Chain Bridge to […]
A great way to spend a few hours, and get some great exercise, is walking around Gellert Hill [Budapest, Gellért-hegy, 1118 Hungary]. If you’re staying on the Pest side, I would recommend walking over Liberty bridge to get there. It really adds to the whole experience. There are a number […]
This isn’t your typical park to hike, sunbathe with your headphones on, or feed the ducks. This is a sculpture park brooding with dark history. Memento Park [Budapest, Balatoni út – Szabadkai utca sarok, 1223 Hungary] isn’t very big. You can walk through it quite quickly if you had to. […]
Budapest is a dense city, especially on the Pest side of town. Even though I was only in the city for a handful of days, my soul still yearned to get off the streets and into the woods. Thankfully there is a bus you can take to the end of […]
Café Vian The traditional Hungarian dish of mashed chestnuts might not sound like a delectable dessert, which might deter you from ordering it. That would be a mistake. Especially at Café Vian [Liszt Ferenc ter 9., Budapest 1061, Hungary] where this after dinner treat is sensational! If you’re into pralines, […]
If you only have one night in Budapest and you want to party, Szimpla Kert or Simple Garden [Budapest, Kazinczy u. 14, 1075 Hungary] is the place to spend it. The city has a unique bar scene with containing ruin pubs, bars which were established in post-WWII ruined buildings of […]
Are you feelin lucky? We must have been walking in here without a reservation…Yet lucky we were, as the next party of two trying to come in was sent away. Don’t gamble. Make a reservation because you want to eat here. Zeller Bistro [Budapest, Izabella u. 38, 1077 Hungary] is […]
An ultimately killer sandwich, ya just can’t miss it when you’re in Budapest. Bors GasztroBar [Budapest, Kazinczy u. 10, 1075 Hungary] is located in the Jewish Quarter, packed with people inside and loitering around outside. There are only a handful of stools, and nowhere to speak about outside to take […]
Koleves [Budapest, Kazinczy u. 37, 1075 Hungary] translates to stone soup, which might put a traditional notion in your head, but scratch that. This place is relaxed and pretty hip, in the Jewish quarter which turns into a total party scene at night. It was our first meal in Hungary and […]