Dear readers, I promise you that this week I refrained from blabbering. I’ve tried to keep a grip on the idea of giving you the do’s and don’ts of Budapest. I was brief. I hope I can convince you to visit one of the best cities. BUDAPEST!
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Walk around the city at night
Walking around the city at night is very different from walking around the city during the day. All the beautiful buildings are sprinkled with golden lights against the night sky. It’s truly mind-blowing! The beauty of the city will forever resonate with me. I wouldn’t usually walk in a new city at night, but in Budapest you will feel safe all the time. You will find that there is more life at night than during the day.
Visit Fisherman’s Peak and Buda Castle
If you are looking to discover the history of Budapest, you must visit Fisherman’s Peak and Buda Castle which have the most incredible architecture. You will become an expert in everything you need to know about monuments as it has hundreds of insightful posters scattered all around. Even if you’re not into your story, the experience offers Budapest’s best sights. Put on your walking shoes, it’s definitely worth it. Especially for those looking for the perfect Instagram opportunity. It really is something for everyone.
Visit the ruin bars
One of the best things to do on vacation is PARTY. Ruin bars are the perfect opportunity to socialize and drink while experiencing something equally fun and quirky. They are located in officially abandoned buildings and are exploding with decor. It’s the perfect place to have a drink, laugh with friends and dance the night away.
Visit the thermal baths
This is one of my biggest recommendations. You cannot visit Budapest without discovering the thermal baths. They have some of the largest and most famous thermal baths in Europe. I don’t believe you would have the same experience anywhere else. You can soak in the mineral-rich baths and relax surrounded by the beauty of the building. Some couples will show a lot more PDA than necessary and many men will be in their smallest outfit. But it all adds to the experience, just watch the world go by.
For the best experience, take sliders and a towel. Take them everywhere with you. When you go from bath to bath, you will have to brave the cold. But it greatly facilitates the entry into the next bath.
NOT TO DO
Don’t forget an adapter
This is for all the unorganized queens like me, don’t forget an adapter because you won’t be able to charge your phone, which means you won’t be able to use cards, Apple Pay, order a bolt or take pictures. As drastic as that sounds, I’m not sure you can do it without your phone! It might be a Gen Z thing. Definitely don’t rely on Airbnb or any hotel for an adapter. They won’t! I learned that the hard way. If you forget an adapter, be prepared to walk for hours looking for a store that stocks just one electronic thing.
Do not dress inappropriately
I made this mistake twice during my trips to Budapest, Hungary and Split, Croatia. What we consider appropriate in the UK is not appropriate everywhere. I love culture and I hate disrespecting it. You will find that even modest clothing still attracts a lot of unwanted attention. My inner feminist makes me want to scream “I can wear whatever I want whenever I want” but we have to remember that we are tourists and we have to respect their etiquette. I may be overreacting – you can wear little skirts and little tops, but be prepared for the looks of disgust.
Don’t smile at anyone
As you can tell from my previous point, I am very aware of the locals when I travel. My biggest tip in Budapest is not to smile at strangers. Hungarians don’t smile. Now, I’m not saying everyone is unhappy, but smiles are very rare. Smile and he will be greeted with a more devilish look.
Be careful where you park the scooters
We parked our scooter with five others who were parked in a neat line. The next thing we know is that an angry little Hungarian in uniform is hissing and shouting at us in the most authoritative tone. Panic has set in, we’ve already had an arrest in Amsterdam. We did the typical, ignore it and it might go away. He always approached us with haste. “You can’t park there” – He demanded we move them all, we only shared one between us, I explained. Before I could even finish my conversation, my boyfriend got on the scooter, no questions asked. He then raced with that scooter over his shoulder across the streetcar line, almost getting hit by an oncoming streetcar. The scooter begins to detonate its alarm. They have alarms! It was news for me too. But again, I would never have decided to take a scooter. Even though I consider myself a gym girl, I don’t think my upper body is that strong yet. We placed the scooter in the right place and went to our reservation as if nothing had happened.
I’m going to stop there, I see myself getting carried away. I don’t think I told too many stories. Have I got?
The purpose of this article was not only to tell you the do’s and don’ts of Budapest, but also to inspire you to go out into the world to tell stories and experience something unimaginable. The best thing about travel is that it’s individualistic. Go live! Go make your experience and share it with others!
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