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Xpat Opinion: 'Felni’ Beer Bistro Budapest Review
- 12 Sep 2013 9:01 AM
- entertainment
As the trend for craft beers grows, so does our appetite for them. The summer has seen a revolution in the consumption of craft beers in and around the capital, in various festivals. Situated in downtown Pest is a bar that serves a variety of craft beers. ‘Felni’ opened its doors in February 2013 and has since developed its thirst for up-and-coming beers each and every month. They come from small ...
Photo Article: Best Ruin Pubs In Budapest
- 18 Jul 2013 2:00 AM
- entertainment
The phenomena of 'ruin pubs' took hold of the Budapest nightlife scene a few years back. Today, many of the best placed to hang-out in the Hungarian capital feature psychedelic interiors, worn-out furniture, and groups of hipsters. The best of this bunch manage to create a special kind of charm, very unique to Budapest. As not all are as well known as Szimpla Kert and Instant, here's virtual look ...
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
'Lore' Won Titanic Film Festival In Budapest
- 17 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Australia’s 2013 Oscar Nominee, Cate Shortland’s LORE won XX. Titanic International Filmfest’s Breaking Waves Award worth 8000 Euros, supported by the Hungarian National Film Fund. The jury, whose head was the world famous Jiři Menzel, awarded Mira Fornay’s MY DOG KILLER with a special award. The Audience’s Award was given to the Czech director, Petr Nikolaev for his film, LIDICE.
Biffy Clyro, Mika & Many Others Visit The Island Of Freedom In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
About two dozen new acts received their “concert visa” to Sziget, the ‘Island of Freedom’. Among the names we can find one of the best British live bands, Biffy Clyro, and one of the most talented and fun performer of today’s pop scene, Mika. In addition the suggestive, dynamic electronic production of Nero and many more will perform as well. The non-stop week of fun is once again guaranteed, ...
20th Jubilee Titanic Kicks Off On 5th April In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2013 6:45 AM
- entertainment
The 20th Titanic International Film Festival starts with the screening of The Master. Between 5th -13th April in five venues the audience can watch 74 films including Hungarian-related features and international premiers as well. The two flagships of this year’s Titanic are the Irish-section, Emerald Island and Staropramen beer snacks, a selection of contemporary Czech movies. This year’s event ...
Budapest Street Food Show, 7 - 9 September
- 6 Sep 2012 12:45 PM
- food & drink
Everyone can discover new things to appreciate in Budapest, even those living here for decades. Especially those who appreciate Hungarian street food culture, like the local sausages, kürtőskalács, lángos, and other yummy snacks you instantly fall in love with while walking the streets of Budapest. And walking a lot in Budapest is a must, there is so much to see, looking up the facades, looking ...
Xpat Opinion: A Few Days In Balatonakarattya
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
By Treehugger Dan: My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton. Built in 1969 before Markovecz was well-known, the layout is unusual in its family-centered design, and nothing at all like his later environmental designs incorporating living trees into the ...
Book Review: The Stone Roses War And Peace, By Simon Spence
- 19 Jul 2012 12:30 PM
- entertainment
The Stone Roses are one of the headline acts at the 20th Sziget Festival in Budapest - recently named as Europe’s Best Major Festival. XpatLoop.com recommends this fresh and definitive Stone Roses story, which is a must-buy for real Roses fans. Based on 400 hours of interviews with over seventy of The Stone Roses’ closest ...
Xpat Opinion: 'Felni’ Beer Bistro Budapest Review
- 12 Sep 2013 9:01 AM
- entertainment
As the trend for craft beers grows, so does our appetite for them. The summer has seen a revolution in the consumption of craft beers in and around the capital, in various festivals. Situated in downtown Pest is a bar that serves a variety of craft beers. ‘Felni’ opened its doors in February 2013 and has since developed its thirst for up-and-coming beers each and every month. They come from small ...
Photo Article: Best Ruin Pubs In Budapest
- 18 Jul 2013 2:00 AM
- entertainment
The phenomena of 'ruin pubs' took hold of the Budapest nightlife scene a few years back. Today, many of the best placed to hang-out in the Hungarian capital feature psychedelic interiors, worn-out furniture, and groups of hipsters. The best of this bunch manage to create a special kind of charm, very unique to Budapest. As not all are as well known as Szimpla Kert and Instant, here's virtual look ...
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
'Lore' Won Titanic Film Festival In Budapest
- 17 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Australia’s 2013 Oscar Nominee, Cate Shortland’s LORE won XX. Titanic International Filmfest’s Breaking Waves Award worth 8000 Euros, supported by the Hungarian National Film Fund. The jury, whose head was the world famous Jiři Menzel, awarded Mira Fornay’s MY DOG KILLER with a special award. The Audience’s Award was given to the Czech director, Petr Nikolaev for his film, LIDICE.
Biffy Clyro, Mika & Many Others Visit The Island Of Freedom In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
About two dozen new acts received their “concert visa” to Sziget, the ‘Island of Freedom’. Among the names we can find one of the best British live bands, Biffy Clyro, and one of the most talented and fun performer of today’s pop scene, Mika. In addition the suggestive, dynamic electronic production of Nero and many more will perform as well. The non-stop week of fun is once again guaranteed, ...
20th Jubilee Titanic Kicks Off On 5th April In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2013 6:45 AM
- entertainment
The 20th Titanic International Film Festival starts with the screening of The Master. Between 5th -13th April in five venues the audience can watch 74 films including Hungarian-related features and international premiers as well. The two flagships of this year’s Titanic are the Irish-section, Emerald Island and Staropramen beer snacks, a selection of contemporary Czech movies. This year’s event ...
Budapest Street Food Show, 7 - 9 September
- 6 Sep 2012 12:45 PM
- food & drink
Everyone can discover new things to appreciate in Budapest, even those living here for decades. Especially those who appreciate Hungarian street food culture, like the local sausages, kürtőskalács, lángos, and other yummy snacks you instantly fall in love with while walking the streets of Budapest. And walking a lot in Budapest is a must, there is so much to see, looking up the facades, looking ...
Xpat Opinion: A Few Days In Balatonakarattya
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
By Treehugger Dan: My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton. Built in 1969 before Markovecz was well-known, the layout is unusual in its family-centered design, and nothing at all like his later environmental designs incorporating living trees into the ...
Book Review: The Stone Roses War And Peace, By Simon Spence
- 19 Jul 2012 12:30 PM
- entertainment
The Stone Roses are one of the headline acts at the 20th Sziget Festival in Budapest - recently named as Europe’s Best Major Festival. XpatLoop.com recommends this fresh and definitive Stone Roses story, which is a must-buy for real Roses fans. Based on 400 hours of interviews with over seventy of The Stone Roses’ closest ...