Travel in Hungary

Budapest’s elegant boulevards and world-famous thermal baths welcome travelers from all over the globe – yet some aspects of navigating the city aren’t the most visitor-friendly.

China has announced a 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of six additional European countries: Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

One of Istria’s most celebrated monuments is the Arena, the magnificent 1st century Roman amphitheater that’s a symbol of Pula, the peninsula’s biggest city. The sea-facing amphitheater is also an icon of ancient Rome, and the grandest and best-preserved example of how the Romans left their mark on Istria forever.

The table is set with a crisp white tablecloth, there’s a soft glow from a tablelamp and outside the window, snow-dusted trees are whizzing past at 120 kilometres per hour.

Under this partnership, BLS International will play a pivotal role in managing Hungary’s visa processing operations, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing the overall experience for applicants.

The new capacity means almost 700,000 extra two-way seats from this summer, resulting in a 13% growth from S23.

The birdcage was perfected in communist Hungary. In 1972, István Haraszty outfitted a parakeet dwelling with a sophisticated surveillance system that opened the door when the inhabitant was idle and shut it if she moved to escape.

When they debut in 2025, Riviera River Cruises’ two newest ships will sail the Danube and Douro rivers in Europe.

Traveling by train in Europe is as easy as pie. You can go across France in half a day, you can get from London to Amsterdam in just four hours, or even travel between Austria and Hungary for less than $10. Even in Scandinavia, the rail network is extensive, providing rail transport to and from large cities, small towns, neighboring countries, and even in the far reaches of the Arctic.

Hotel AKA Alexandria is a chic, sultry, boutique-feeling hotel hosting 180 residential-style accommodations in the Alexandria, Virginia’s, Northern Old Town Alexandria neighborhood. It’s an easy 15-minute walk from traditional downtown Old Town Alexandria’s bustling shopping, dining, and attractions and a quick 20-minute drive from downtown Washington. D.C.’s metropolitan atmosphere. But it’s secluded enough and separated away from the traffic and hustle of nearby business districts to offer a nice, quiet respite as a home base while visiting the area.

Nine trains leave Kraków each weekday to climb up to Poland’s premier mountain retreat, Zakopane. In 1936, the fastest trains to Zakopane took under 2½ hours. Almost a century later, after infrastructure renewal work lasting several years, just one of those nine trainsmatches the 1936 time. Such is the state of railways in some parts of rural Poland.

In the EU, all employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ paid holiday per year.

Post-pandemic travel has been plagued with problems of overtourism leading to a plethora of new entry fees, taxes and visitor number caps. In 2024, travellers are seeking Europe’s lesser trod attractions using tricks like destination dupes—quieter alternatives to well-known places.

Japan is jumping on the digital nomad bandwagon with a new visa that allows visitors from 49 visa-exempt countries, including the United States, to stay in the country for up to six months—doubling the length of stay permitted with the current 90-day tourist visa. Foreign remote salaried workers with an annual income of more than 10 million yen ($68,200) will be eligible to apply. The new visa is slated to launch by the end of March.

Being from Hungary but living in France, airport hotels have become my second home.

TikTok may have helped make destinations like Lake Bled in Slovenia and overcrowded nightmare, but the video sharing site has also given us an off-beat alternative: destination dupes. These are places with a similar aesthetic and attractions to the honeypot spot but with fewer crowds.

There are few places in the French Alps quite as iconic as this grande dame. Perched atop the village of Courchevel at more than 6,000 feet, Les Airelles is set against a backdrop of snow-dusted pine trees and wooden chalets right at the foot of the Jardin Alpin ski slopes. With its Austro-Hungarian palace style turrets and hand-painted frescoes, it has been the go-to spot for guests looking for a stand-out Alpine escape since local businesswoman Raymonde Fenestraz created it in 1900.

From air traffic control strikes to extreme weather, last year saw millions of passengers face flight delays across Europe.

The spectacular House of Music is in Budapest’s beautiful City Park. After going through the mushroom-like main entrance, you find a museum dedicated to the history of music. From the beginning of music to the modern day via Gregorian chanting and Hungarian folk, the House of Music is a fascinating place. With a superb audio guide, and for just 1,000 forints (£2.25), it is well worth a visit.Danny Baker

Italy’s €1 ($1.10) house sales created an international media frenzy and inspired hundreds of Americans to relocate their lives to stunning hilltop villages and seaside towns.

Aiming to reveal the hidden wonders of the world through close-up, macro and micro photography, the Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has announced the winners and finalists of its annual competition