91 result(s) for ferry
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian Education System: Model Was France
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me before. Rózsa Hoffmann, the Francophile, most likely turned to the French system when under her stewardship the whole Hungarian primary and secondary education system was turned upside down. Among other things, she wanted children to start their language education with a romance language (clearly she had French in mind) and wanted to discourage the study of ...
New BKV Boat Service In Budapest Started On 1 July
- 2 Jul 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
City council approved a plan to have boats carry passengers on the Danube within Budapest as part of the public transport operations. The fee is Ft 400, but seasonal passes will be accepted. The ferry services started on July 1.
Date Change: Friends Of Canada In Hungary - Bike Tour At Lake Balaton, 2 June
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Beautiful weather, biking, and Balaton form the perfect combination to get together. On Saturday, 2 June we head on the 3rd Friends of Canada bike tour. Join us for this family event where we will ride our bikes around the Balaton Riviera, have lunch in the gardens of the Levendula Haz, and take a look around Tihany famous Benedictine Abbey.
Invitation: Bob Geldof Concert, Pecsa Budapest, 4 May, 8 pm
- 3 May 2012 4:45 AM
- entertainment
The Hay Festival begins with the concert by the Irish folk-punk-rock legend, who will play pieces from his new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' (video below), and most probably hits like 'I Don't Like Mondays' and 'Rat Trap'. Geldof is of course not only famous as a singer and songwriter, but also as an author, actor, and political activist. His name became world-famous in the ...
Top 10 Near To Hungary Destinations, Part 3 - 4
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Four more ideas for your vacation planning....
5. Zakopane - This is the Polish destination I mentioned in my last post, which is close enough to the Tátras to combine the two into one trip, if you so desire. This place has it. Charm, charm, charm. I admit I never thought Poland had much of that, although everyone raves about Krakow (I haven’t made it there yet).
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien Cyberport In Hong Kong
- 19 Mar 2011 8:30 AM
- travel
Whether you’re a business traveler, cultural explorer, or nature lover, Hong Kong is able to cater for your every desire. There are so many surprising and delightful things to see in ‘Asia’s World City’, it can rightfully claim to be one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Plan on visiting for as long as you can - there is far more to enjoy than you may expect - read on ...
Eye Of A Storm By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 28 Dec 2010 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Well, for those of you who read my previous posting, I did get stuck in London when my plane was cancelled. I eventually made it back to Budapest on Tuesday with two of my children and a colleague - using a combination of taxis, train, ferry and a 16-hour drive from Calais in stormy weather conditions.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
Grounded Jets Ease Mother Nature's Stress Less Than Thought Before
- 21 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- travel
"The environmental blessings of the Icelandic volcano eruption that is causing billions of dollars in losses via paralysing Europe’s air traffic are in fact much smaller than previously estimated by informationisbeautiful.net.
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian Education System: Model Was France
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me before. Rózsa Hoffmann, the Francophile, most likely turned to the French system when under her stewardship the whole Hungarian primary and secondary education system was turned upside down. Among other things, she wanted children to start their language education with a romance language (clearly she had French in mind) and wanted to discourage the study of ...
New BKV Boat Service In Budapest Started On 1 July
- 2 Jul 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
City council approved a plan to have boats carry passengers on the Danube within Budapest as part of the public transport operations. The fee is Ft 400, but seasonal passes will be accepted. The ferry services started on July 1.
Date Change: Friends Of Canada In Hungary - Bike Tour At Lake Balaton, 2 June
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Beautiful weather, biking, and Balaton form the perfect combination to get together. On Saturday, 2 June we head on the 3rd Friends of Canada bike tour. Join us for this family event where we will ride our bikes around the Balaton Riviera, have lunch in the gardens of the Levendula Haz, and take a look around Tihany famous Benedictine Abbey.
Invitation: Bob Geldof Concert, Pecsa Budapest, 4 May, 8 pm
- 3 May 2012 4:45 AM
- entertainment
The Hay Festival begins with the concert by the Irish folk-punk-rock legend, who will play pieces from his new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' (video below), and most probably hits like 'I Don't Like Mondays' and 'Rat Trap'. Geldof is of course not only famous as a singer and songwriter, but also as an author, actor, and political activist. His name became world-famous in the ...
Top 10 Near To Hungary Destinations, Part 3 - 4
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Four more ideas for your vacation planning....
5. Zakopane - This is the Polish destination I mentioned in my last post, which is close enough to the Tátras to combine the two into one trip, if you so desire. This place has it. Charm, charm, charm. I admit I never thought Poland had much of that, although everyone raves about Krakow (I haven’t made it there yet).
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien Cyberport In Hong Kong
- 19 Mar 2011 8:30 AM
- travel
Whether you’re a business traveler, cultural explorer, or nature lover, Hong Kong is able to cater for your every desire. There are so many surprising and delightful things to see in ‘Asia’s World City’, it can rightfully claim to be one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Plan on visiting for as long as you can - there is far more to enjoy than you may expect - read on ...
Eye Of A Storm By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 28 Dec 2010 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Well, for those of you who read my previous posting, I did get stuck in London when my plane was cancelled. I eventually made it back to Budapest on Tuesday with two of my children and a colleague - using a combination of taxis, train, ferry and a 16-hour drive from Calais in stormy weather conditions.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
Grounded Jets Ease Mother Nature's Stress Less Than Thought Before
- 21 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- travel
"The environmental blessings of the Icelandic volcano eruption that is causing billions of dollars in losses via paralysing Europe’s air traffic are in fact much smaller than previously estimated by informationisbeautiful.net.