Tag: Balaton
The Ultimate Lake Balaton Quiz
Welcome to “The Ultimate Lake Balaton Quiz”! Situated in the heart of Europe, Lake Balaton is not only the largest lake in Central Europe but also a cultural and natural gem of Hungary. This quiz will take you on a journey through the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant activities surrounding this iconic destination.
Best of Balaton – A Balaton Bucket List
Nestled in the heart of Hungary, Lake Balaton beckons travelers with its captivating beauty and diverse offerings, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and enchanting experience. As the largest lake in Central Europe, Balaton stretches across 48 miles, creating a stunning backdrop against the picturesque Hungarian landscape. Whether you are drawn…
Kis-Balaton, the gem of the Balaton Uplands National Park
Kis-Balaton can be a great experience. It is a unique environment in Europe as a wetland in Balaton Uplands National Park.
The castle of Sümeg – The Hungarian medieval icon
The castle of Sümeg is one of the most interesting fortresses in Hungary. Even though it is still under renovation it is open again for visitors. Some works are going on the inner building façades but it is possible to visit and enjoy the activities inside. Ready for visitors The Sümeg castle is a…
Szigligeti Vár – The Balaton Castle
Szigligeti Vár, the Balaton Castle, as many locals and tourists call it, is an impressive medieval fortress with awesome lake views. Actually, it is the only castle of its type visitable on the shore of Lake Balaton. Click here for more information about Lake Balaton and discover one of its most hidden secrets! The castle dates…
Tihany – A European tour. Part II.
Travel to Tihany means to reach at once the most beautiful and historically a very interesting and authentic part of Lake Balaton. Tihany is a small town located on a volcanic peninsula, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Its natural location is an excellent point to enjoy the most beautiful views of the lake.…
Our top 20 places in 2020 – how & to where we were able to travel during the year of Covid-19…
2020 was not the year of traveling. Neither for us. We, who usually take every occasion to travel, whose everyday life looks like continuously checking options, calendars, travel deals, flight schedules, we also found ourselves in a new reality. The old days were gone, when ever we had free time, we just went to explore,…
Where Joe Biden spent his honeymoon – Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton was mentioned related to where Joe Biden spent his honeymoon. As being Hungarian, always fills my heart with joy and pride when someone mentions my home country or when I can read some nice reviews from other travelers about their experiences in Hungary. Not to mention if they decide to visit Lake Balaton…
Budapest – A European tour. Part I.
Well, our Budapest European tour – meaning crossing Europe starting in the capital of Hungary, or at least some part of the continent with our little bianco gelato Fiat 500 – was a very ambitious plan. Starting from Budapest and ending up in Barcelona, Spain meant 2000 km to drive. And of course, we didn’t…
Hungary’s pride: Lake Hévíz
Lake Hévíz (pronounced ‘hey-wiz’ and literally means ‘hey-water’ in Hungarian ☺️) is the world’s second-largest thermal lake, but biologically the biggest active natural lake. Besides that it is the biggest thermal lake in Europe. Impressive, isn’t it? Even though I visited uncountable times this lake in my life, and indeed it’s very popular among locals,…