Vajdahunyad Castle with skating rink at night. People skating on the ice under the lights.
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Budapest Winter Packing List: 9 Things to Pack and 3 to Leave

Budapest is an incredible city to visit in winter. The Christmas markets make it extra festive to visit in December. But, Budapest can be cold in winter. This Budapest winter packing list will detail what you should bring and what you should leave so you can stay warm while you’re exploring all of the great…

St. Stephens Basilica with Christmas tree, arch, and market stalls
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Best Christmas Markets in Budapest: How to Plan a Trip

In December Budapest comes alive when its award-winning Christmas Markets open for business. The city is dotted with festive food, craft booths, decorations, and music. This is a guide to see the best Christmas Markets in Budapest. You’ll learn when to visit, what to expect, where to go, where to stay and so much more….

Fried schnitzel- gluten-free. On a white plate
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Gluten-Free Budapest: A Celiac’s Guide 2024

I used to pick vacation destinations based on how gluten-free-friendly they were; it was a great tactic when I was learning to travel gluten-free. Italy was high on my list. Budapest was nowhere to be found. That was a mistake. Budapest is a gluten-free heaven and I had NO IDEA. I’m sure you didn’t either….

View of Hungarian Parliament from Buda Hill. The white gothic building with it's red rooftops sits on the water.
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4 Days in Budapest: Plan your Itinerary 2024

Budapest is one of my favorite cities. It’s one of my top recommendations in Europe! It’s a beautiful capital city with so much to do. This post will help you decide how to spend 4 days in Budapest. I spent time in Budapest in 2023 and had the most incredible time. It’s one of the…

The tiled rooftop of Matthias Church with geometric shapes in red, white, and teal tiles.
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How to Spend 1 Day in Budapest: A Practical Guide 2024

We’re all short on time, especially when traveling. There is so much to see and never enough time to see it all! If you find yourself with only one day in Budapest, this is everything you need to know to make the most of it. We’ll cover getting around, where to sleep, and what to…

View of Parliament building from the shore across the Danube. The white building with it's red roof towers above the water.
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Budapest Bucket List: 28 Things to Do in 2024

Budapest wasn’t on my radar for a long time. Now that I’ve been I can’t believe it took me so long to visit! Budapest offers beautiful architecture, steamy thermal baths, and so much more. I was lucky enough to explore Budapest for 5 full days in 2023. This is my Budapest bucket list; the list…