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Hungarian beer - a guide to beer in Budapest

Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Budapest is wonderful in the summer but often a little too hot, so many people ask for a cold beer. Here is a guide to beer that is both cold and tasty. Since there was so much to take in in Budapest, two of us took turns tasting the beer. Writer Pontus Fredriksson was also part of the report. 

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Facts about Hungary - 30 things you (might) not have known

Facts about Hungary! Today we're sharing 30 things you (maybe) didn't know about the country where people eat goulash soup, drink tokaj wine and swim in glorious thermal baths. For example, did you know that wine has a long history here or that Raul Wallenberg has an important place in history? Let's go!

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Hungarian food - 22 specialities of Hungarian cuisine

What exactly is Hungarian food? Hungarian cuisine is known for its spicy and rich goulash, but you'll find many other exciting dishes as well. Hungary is also a wine country and a country that loves sweet pastries.

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Things to do in Budapest - 23 tips for a successful weekend

What to do in Budapest? We've visited the Hungarian capital several times, and after our last visit we've put together a list of 23 tips for activities and excursions. Do you have more tips for things to do in Budapest?

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3 hotels in Budapest - see which one suits you!

Hotels in Budapest - which one to choose? We've been to Budapest together three times, and each time we've tried a different hotel. Here are three great hotels in Budapest - one for the hipster, one for the history lover and one for the bon vivant. Which would you choose? Or maybe you have more tips for good hotels in Budapest?

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7 restaurants in Budapest you don't want to miss

There are many great restaurants in Budapest, and we visited a bunch of them during our recent trip. Wow! If you like well-prepared food, creative tasting menus and flavourful wines - then you should not miss a visit to the Hungarian capital.

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Tata in Hungary - food and wine in a rural setting

Tata in Hungary is a quiet little town in the countryside, situated on a large beautiful lake. Here you can enjoy the beautiful nature and, if you want, you can also try Hungarian food of the highest quality. We tell you about a day trip from Budapest.

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Caves in Budapest - winding underground cave system

Did you know that there are caves in Budapest? In fact, the entire city rests on an underground system of caves, some of which are open to tourists. We visited one of them, the Szemlö-hegyi cave, during our Budapest trip.

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7 bars and cafes in Budapest you don't want to miss

Hanging out in bars and cafés in Budapest is a way to experience the heart and soul of the city. They range from ruined bars with graffiti on the concrete walls to gilded turn-of-the-century halls where you can sample luxurious pastries.

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Shopping in Budapest - market hall and shopping centres

There was some shopping in Budapest for our part, also this time. We went to one of the city's shopping centres to buy shoes, and we also had a guided tour of the Great Market Hall. Here are some tips on malls, shopping streets and Hungarian delicacies.

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