12 result(s) for learning in Getting around
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Top 10 Towns Around Balaton: Popular Resorts & Special Getaways
- 26 Aug 2025 3:38 PM
- getting around
Lake Balaton is Hungary’s holiday getaway, a large lake lined with lively and charming resorts along each shore. The vibrant party hub of Siófok typifies the south side, the historic serenity of Tihany the north.
Special Eco Adventures: National Parks Week in Hungary, 19 - 25 May
- 19 May 2025 3:32 PM
- getting around
Hungary’s natural wonders are once again open for exploration as National Parks Week – the country’s largest eco-tourism event series – runs across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture recently announced.
Xploring Budapest: (Re)Discover the Capital's Classics by Bike - Inc. Top Insider Tips
- 13 May 2022 2:10 PM
- getting around
What we only dreamt of a few decades ago seems to be coming true: In addition to exploring Budapest on foot or by public transport, now you have the option to tour Budapest by bike, and scooters are becoming increasingly popular, as well.
Xploring Budapest: Lesser Known Statues, Not in Tourist Brochures - Photos
- 23 Mar 2022 4:02 PM
- https://budapestflow.com/
- getting around
While the Liberty Statue and Little Princess appear on thousands of blogs and Instagram feeds every year, not all of the city’s statues are so familiar. Daniel Cochran from @statuesofbudapest takes a look at the sculptures that didn’t make it into the tourist brochures.
Hungary 3rd Hardest Country In World To Get A Driving License
- 30 Sep 2021 12:34 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
According to research by online drivers education company Zutobi, Hungary is the third hardest country in the world to get a driving license in. The research notes that Hungarians looking to pass their test must undergo eye and medical examinations.
Hungarian City Gets UNESCO Award
- 23 Jan 2017 9:22 AM
- getting around
Pécs is the first Hungarian city to have won UNESCO’s Global Learning City Award this year, the local council and Pécs University said on Friday. UNESCO has granted the award to the south Hungarian city along with other 15 cities in recognition of their outstanding and tangible efforts in “promoting access to education and lifelong learning,” they said in a joint statement.
Budapest’s M3 Metro Line Could Face Shutdown At Any Moment
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s public transport company BKV has disclosed dramatic information on the condition of the capital’s metro line 3, arguing that the line’s renovation cannot be delayed further. According to figures cited in a letter to the municipality’s Public Procurement Arbitration Board, over 4000 errors have occurred on metro trains running on the line since 2011, of which 36 resulted in smoke being ...
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Top 10 Towns Around Balaton: Popular Resorts & Special Getaways
- 26 Aug 2025 3:38 PM
- getting around
Lake Balaton is Hungary’s holiday getaway, a large lake lined with lively and charming resorts along each shore. The vibrant party hub of Siófok typifies the south side, the historic serenity of Tihany the north.
Special Eco Adventures: National Parks Week in Hungary, 19 - 25 May
- 19 May 2025 3:32 PM
- getting around
Hungary’s natural wonders are once again open for exploration as National Parks Week – the country’s largest eco-tourism event series – runs across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture recently announced.
Xploring Budapest: (Re)Discover the Capital's Classics by Bike - Inc. Top Insider Tips
- 13 May 2022 2:10 PM
- getting around
What we only dreamt of a few decades ago seems to be coming true: In addition to exploring Budapest on foot or by public transport, now you have the option to tour Budapest by bike, and scooters are becoming increasingly popular, as well.
Xploring Budapest: Lesser Known Statues, Not in Tourist Brochures - Photos
- 23 Mar 2022 4:02 PM
- https://budapestflow.com/
- getting around
While the Liberty Statue and Little Princess appear on thousands of blogs and Instagram feeds every year, not all of the city’s statues are so familiar. Daniel Cochran from @statuesofbudapest takes a look at the sculptures that didn’t make it into the tourist brochures.
Hungary 3rd Hardest Country In World To Get A Driving License
- 30 Sep 2021 12:34 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
According to research by online drivers education company Zutobi, Hungary is the third hardest country in the world to get a driving license in. The research notes that Hungarians looking to pass their test must undergo eye and medical examinations.
Hungarian City Gets UNESCO Award
- 23 Jan 2017 9:22 AM
- getting around
Pécs is the first Hungarian city to have won UNESCO’s Global Learning City Award this year, the local council and Pécs University said on Friday. UNESCO has granted the award to the south Hungarian city along with other 15 cities in recognition of their outstanding and tangible efforts in “promoting access to education and lifelong learning,” they said in a joint statement.
Budapest’s M3 Metro Line Could Face Shutdown At Any Moment
- 10 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s public transport company BKV has disclosed dramatic information on the condition of the capital’s metro line 3, arguing that the line’s renovation cannot be delayed further. According to figures cited in a letter to the municipality’s Public Procurement Arbitration Board, over 4000 errors have occurred on metro trains running on the line since 2011, of which 36 resulted in smoke being ...
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)