Ultimate Guide to the 20th of August in Budapest

18th August 2019

The 20th of August, just another day for most people, but for Hungarians it holds great significance. It was on this day in 1083 that the beloved King István (Stephen in English) died, five days after offering the state to the Virgin Mary on his deathbed. Also known as St. Stephen’s Day, this national holiday […]

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Hungarian History: The Legend of the White Stag

21st June 2019

Hungarian history is etched all over the Budapestian cityscape. It’s a dynamic history: wickedly wonderful, tragically beautiful and filled with stories of every type. I love the history of these people. In fact, I love history full stop. It may be my favourite thing in the entire world. ‘History’ is one of my central motivations to […]

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The Bridges of Budapest

13th June 2019

I sit here in Armonk, New York watching the rain drive incessantly through the window above my desk in our upstairs study. I search for something to write about. And why write about anything else other than the Bridges of Budapest? Because without bridges there would be no Budapest. And that is a literal statement. […]

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