Be Aware of your Surroundings
by doodybee
stay in the main tourist areas - plenty of bars etc
are you alone - if so try not to make it too obvious that you are
book any planeed transport ( taxis etc) through your hotel
i went with my daughter a couple of years ago and we did not have any trouble at all
however one of the other VTers and her daughter who were there at the same time reported someone trying to nick the daughters backpack
don't make yourself an obvious target - don't flash the cash - or the goodies ( of any kind)
watch the girls as thay can sometimes be part of the scams ( honeytrap kind of things)
most people are ok - but theres good and bad everywhere
just be aware of your surroundings etc
and enjoy Budapest
We did everything was fantastic
want to go back soon to see more
Old and new together
by Mique
This i couldn't help wanting to shoot a picture of. You can find it in the street just behind the national museum. Where you can see also some really nice small palaces on each side of the street. Unfortunately neither was open for a visit. Both were occupoed by businesses..
And what's hidden behind the glass.. I've no idea. But it was quite a big building.
My Friends In Budapest...
by coceng
Here, I'm showing some friends that I met while I was in Budapest ! It was a truly pleasant stay with the locals being helpful, albeit mis-communications sometimes.
This is another special friend. His name is Doru from Romania who came to Budapest because he had a conference there.
It was with him that I actually experience the true beauty of Budapest !
We charted ourself all over !
Notice The Buda Castle behind him ?
ATTENTION
by nygaston
If garnishes (koretek) such as rice, pommes frites, burgonya (potatoes) or zoldseg (vegetables) are individually listed in a separate section of the menu, it probably means they’re not included with the main plate and will cost extra, though main courses always include some sort of garnish.
EXTRA FEES
It’s not very common in Hungary, but a waiter may try to charge you extra for a dish you didn’t order or serve you imported bottled beer when all you wanted was ordinary Hungarian draught. If you ask for a pohar (glass) or a korso (half-litre mug) by name and don’t just say ‘beer’ (sor), they’re less likely to try this trick.
TIPPING
Always insist on seeing a menu with prices listed to get an idea of how much your meal will cost, and if you’re sure a waiter is deliberately overcharging but it’s only by 10 to 15%, just pay the exact amount without a tip. Some places add a 10% service charge to the bill , which makes tipping unnecessary. Tourist restaurants sometimes feature Gypsy music after 6 p.m. and these roving minstrels are accustomed to receiving tips. Give them 100 Ft and they’ll move to the next table.
CSARDA
The ‘csarda’ is an old-style inn or tavern offering traditional fare and wine. ‘Borozo’ denotes a wine bar, ‘pince’ is a beer or wine cellar and a ‘sorozo’ is a pub offering draught beer (csapolt sor) and sometimes meals. The ‘bisztro’ is an inexpensive restaurant that is often self-service (onkiszolgalo). The ‘bufe’ is the cheapest place, although you may have to eat standing at a counter. Pastries, cakes and coffee are served at a ‘cukraszda’, while an ‘eszpresszo’ is a cafe.
MARGITSZIGET
by draguza
When in Budapest I was staying in this part of the town, literally called "Margaret Island", which was a bit outside from the historical center, but really nice area with lots of green spots and luxurious hotels
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Hungarian pusta
One of many tiny streets
Banco de Gaia, West Balkan, Budapest
And another window in Szentendre
