Hungary

I have visited Hungary three times now, in three different decades, so I’ve got a good sense of where travel prices in Budapest, Hungary have been in the past and where they are now. The first time I landed in Hungary it was the ’00s, the second time the ’10s, and the third time in …

I’m back in Budapest! This is my third visit here and this will be my longest stay, so I’m looking forward to having a base here for a while. The capital of Hungary, is a city of stunning architecture, rich history, and a vibrant cultural scene. It also has relatively cheap beer and is one …

This post on the cheapest ski resorts in Europe was updated in January of 2025.  How much will it cost you to go skiing in the old country? Not so much actually if you hit the cheapest ski resorts in Europe. If you’re traveling on a budget, it’s no secret that travel prices in Europe …

Hungary is not super cheap in every way, but the destination is a good value for people who want to live a good life for less in central Europe. Anyone moving to Budapest from a similarly sized city in Europe, North America, or Australia can easily cut their expenses in half thanks to a low …

As we’ve seen in Turkey this week, a place that’s relatively calm, peaceful, and stable one week can see all hell break loose the next. So how do you decide if you should change your travel plans or just adjust them to avoid the trouble spots? How do you answer the question, Should I stay …