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Local Businesses and Designers in Buda

22nd July 2019

Getting a good memento to take from your travels is a must, but finding something unique beyond postcards and fridge magnets is quite the challenge. Our local insider Jordan loves small design concept stores and has found some awesome spots on the Buda side, where you can get something special. I am a sucker for […]

Best Coffee Shops in Budapest 2019

18th July 2019

Budapest is renowned for its culture, history, thermal springs, goulash and cheap alcohol. However, beyond the bathhouses and palinka, Budapest is home to a strong coffee culture that has been slowly brewing behind the scenes. Stroll through the city and you’re bound to stumble upon a speciality coffee house where you can grab a cuppa […]

The Adventures of an American in Budapest vol. 1

17th July 2019

It was my first weekend back and Sam was in town. Being the considerate friend that I am I devoted absolutely no time at all to thinking about what to do once he got here. Luckily my girlfriend Alexa has lived in Budapest for 29 years. I sometimes joke that she is the ‘Local’ and […]

Nighttime Hangouts – The Ultimate Barcelona Cocktail Bar Guide

16th July 2019

The cocktail culture in Europe is thriving, with a plethora of city’s packed with amazing bars where you can sip something special. The undisputed champion of them all is Barcelona, with the capital of Catalunya being home to a cocktail scene that would rival any other city in the world. There is an extensive number […]

Best Dog-Friendly Cafés in Barcelona

14th July 2019

Barcelona is most definitely a dog-friendly city, which means that your four-legged friend can tag along to alot of the places you go to, perfect for me and my partner in crime Pepe. Here are our top picks for dog-friendly places in Barcelona where you can, chill, pig-out and unwind, accompanied with your pooch. Espai […]

Budapest Street Art Guide: District VII

11th July 2019

Good street art is like good poetry in that it challenges your perspective. There is plenty of mediocre street art nowadays; urban beautification doubling as commercialist sludge. But the cream of the crop remains brilliant. Nowhere does this ring truer than in Budapest. The Danube flows with graffiti paint and perhaps this explains why it is […]

An Insiders Guide to London’s Notting Hill

10th July 2019

Ahhh the ever so famous Notting Hill, a huge household name thanks to the classic 1999 film starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. When non-Londoners think of London, I reckon that this picture-perfect neighbourhood is what springs to mind, and it has pretty much made it to the top of the list of anyone on […]

Jordan’s Tips on Staying Safe in Budapest

8th July 2019

Budapest is one of the safest cities in Europe, especially for the people aware of the little tricks and scams that are hanging around. From my personal experience of being a foreigner in this city, I have never really had an issue, I have always felt very safe here. Being aware of your surroundings makes […]

What’s Happening in Budapest: July

4th July 2019

Summer is in full swing and the streets of Budapest are buzzing with life, with thousands making the trip to get a taste of that Magyar life. July is a hot month with so many events to check it if you’re planning a trip here then, so our locals have narrowed it down to the […]

What’s Happening In London: July

4th July 2019

If you’re looking for things to do in London, then you’re in for a treat. July is the month where London truly comes to life, with so many amazing activities and events taking place. Check out our top picks for London this July. Wireless Festival July 5rd-7th Every year thousands of festival-goers descend on the […]

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