Travel blog - Tips to explore the world on a budget: Budapest

Welcome to Budapest, arguably the most beautiful city in Central Europe (Europe and Planet Earth). You like it here? Then an obvious choice is to get to know it's neighbourhood through day trips. Or you've gotten tired of only visiting capitals and metropolises? The countryside's waiting for you! As well as you'd like to leave the Central European tourist path? Get off the beaten track - we tell you how!

Travelling during summer is an obvious choice for many: long holidays, incredible moods, hot weather, not to mention shorts and sunglasses! Budapest makes an excellent destination between June and August and it's easy to fall in love with the city because of its compact centre with plenty of things to do and see. The summer also brings special events and opportunities to celebrate the long, sunny days. Here's our list of the best of summer in Budapest:

Budapest, Hungary's capital, is a beautiful and exciting city to experience. It has a lot to see and do, but visiting all the sights in a limited amount of time is no little feat. That's why we've put together a list of the must-see attractions in the city just for you. Here are the top spots you can either visit on your own, or with a knowledgeable local guide on a free walking tour!

Thinking about visiting Budapest, but have no clue what would be waiting for you there? What currency do they use? What should you try there? And how much would it cost after all? Get answers for all your questions from the Backpacker’s guide to Budapest infographic to learn all the most important things about the Hungarian capital.

Many of us travel to tick off bucket lists and aim not to miss out on any major attractions, however, a good few holidaymakers are more interested in the human dimension, aiming to learn more about themselves and the world via the medium of books as well as personal encounters. Here's my favourite book cafe in Budapest: