26 result(s) for year of the dragon
Escape from Budapest to Java in Indonesia - Part 1: Jakarta, Eclectic Capital of Contrasts
- 23 Apr 2024 11:11 AM
- specials
Indonesia is blessed with some of nature's most beautiful creations, even when compared to other amazing Asian destinations, and comes complete with many man-made wonders. It’s a country with an extraordinary history, and an all-embracing population of over 275 million. They're a genuinely welcoming and hospitable people, plenty of whom speak English - frequently they're totally fluent in the ...
'Spring Lantern Magic' at Budapest Zoo Until 21 April
- 21 Mar 2024 12:25 PM
- entertainment
Until the third weekend in April, the public is invited to enjoy an atmospheric evening lantern parade in the eastern part of the Zoo (to the right of the circus when looking from the Zoo Boulevard).
Surprising Expats: Neil Wolstenholme, Ceramicist
- 28 Nov 2023 4:50 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Budapest’s Sziget Festival – What’s on Apart From Music?
- 8 Aug 2023 3:57 PM
- entertainment
While the Main Stage and other music venues hog the spotlight at the Sziget Festival, which starts Thursday, 10 August, there’s so much more to see and do on Óbuda Island over the course of the week. Here’s our guide!
Festival Guide: Main Music Venues at Sziget
- 3 Aug 2023 11:56 AM
- entertainment
The main music venues at this year’s Sziget Festival are huge in size, equal to their line-up. The festival runs 10-15 August, Florence + the Machine kick off the first day on the Main Stage, followed by Imagine Dragons, David Guetta and Mumford & Sons.
Top 15 + 1 Summer Festivals in Hungary - Part 2
- 15 Jun 2023 10:40 AM
- entertainment
Festival season is hotting up in Hungary, so here's a guide to what's worth visiting for a one-off concert or a week long party in the open air. The biggie is always Sziget, this year with Billie Eilish and Sleaford Mods headlining, but it’s worth considering the more niche, boutique bashes like V4, SZIN, Katlan, OZORA, and the cultish Kolorádó in the Buda hills.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
Insider's Guide: Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest
- 7 Jun 2023 7:53 AM
- property
This captivating capital is home to a wide array of architectural wonders, and in this series of guides we explore the fascinating stories and key facts worth knowing about these remarkable landmarks. Our focus here is on the enchanting Halászbástya, as it's know to Hungarians.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Bowie, Charity & Partying for England
- 28 Apr 2023 11:59 AM
- specials
By Peterjon Cresswell: Sundowners, Shakespeare and Jerusalem. Fish & chips, Tikka Masala and Eton Mess. Fine local wines, G&T's, English whisky, ale and cocktails. Let’s Dance, Stairway to Heaven and Suffragette City. A song for Ukraine, blackjack, Bond, a charity auction and raffle prize winners. To sum it up in a few words, that’s not a bad start.
Escape from Budapest to Java in Indonesia - Part 1: Jakarta, Eclectic Capital of Contrasts
- 23 Apr 2024 11:11 AM
- specials
Indonesia is blessed with some of nature's most beautiful creations, even when compared to other amazing Asian destinations, and comes complete with many man-made wonders. It’s a country with an extraordinary history, and an all-embracing population of over 275 million. They're a genuinely welcoming and hospitable people, plenty of whom speak English - frequently they're totally fluent in the ...
'Spring Lantern Magic' at Budapest Zoo Until 21 April
- 21 Mar 2024 12:25 PM
- entertainment
Until the third weekend in April, the public is invited to enjoy an atmospheric evening lantern parade in the eastern part of the Zoo (to the right of the circus when looking from the Zoo Boulevard).
Surprising Expats: Neil Wolstenholme, Ceramicist
- 28 Nov 2023 4:50 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Budapest’s Sziget Festival – What’s on Apart From Music?
- 8 Aug 2023 3:57 PM
- entertainment
While the Main Stage and other music venues hog the spotlight at the Sziget Festival, which starts Thursday, 10 August, there’s so much more to see and do on Óbuda Island over the course of the week. Here’s our guide!
Festival Guide: Main Music Venues at Sziget
- 3 Aug 2023 11:56 AM
- entertainment
The main music venues at this year’s Sziget Festival are huge in size, equal to their line-up. The festival runs 10-15 August, Florence + the Machine kick off the first day on the Main Stage, followed by Imagine Dragons, David Guetta and Mumford & Sons.
Top 15 + 1 Summer Festivals in Hungary - Part 2
- 15 Jun 2023 10:40 AM
- entertainment
Festival season is hotting up in Hungary, so here's a guide to what's worth visiting for a one-off concert or a week long party in the open air. The biggie is always Sziget, this year with Billie Eilish and Sleaford Mods headlining, but it’s worth considering the more niche, boutique bashes like V4, SZIN, Katlan, OZORA, and the cultish Kolorádó in the Buda hills.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
Insider's Guide: Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest
- 7 Jun 2023 7:53 AM
- property
This captivating capital is home to a wide array of architectural wonders, and in this series of guides we explore the fascinating stories and key facts worth knowing about these remarkable landmarks. Our focus here is on the enchanting Halászbástya, as it's know to Hungarians.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Bowie, Charity & Partying for England
- 28 Apr 2023 11:59 AM
- specials
By Peterjon Cresswell: Sundowners, Shakespeare and Jerusalem. Fish & chips, Tikka Masala and Eton Mess. Fine local wines, G&T's, English whisky, ale and cocktails. Let’s Dance, Stairway to Heaven and Suffragette City. A song for Ukraine, blackjack, Bond, a charity auction and raffle prize winners. To sum it up in a few words, that’s not a bad start.