Hungary for Adventure... ; Budapest Is Cosmopolitan, Steeped in History, and Packs Dozens of Sights Into Its Walled Central District so It's Perfect for a Weekend Break
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Think of Paris, divide everything by four the palaces, boulevards, shops, cafEs and, most of all, the prices and you have a picture of Budapest. The capital of Hungary, set to join the European Union this May, is often described as 'the Paris of the East', but everything in this city is much smaller, friendlier and less costly than in frequently bad-tempered, always overpriced Paris.
Which makes Budapest absolutely perfect for a spring break away. Apart from its unpronounceable language and confusing currency conversion rate (around 380 forints to the pound) Budapest is, above all else, user-friendly.See the full content of this document
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Hungary for Adventure... ; Budapest Is Cosmopolitan, Steeped in History, and Packs Dozens of Sights Into Its Walled Central District so It's Perfect for a Weekend Break
With a population of around two million, it's relatively small compared with many other European capitals, which instantly gives it a pleasingly intimate feel, and newcomers can get around surprisingly easily.
Even better, the Buda side of the city, on the we...See the full content of this document
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