19 result(s) for weekend escape in Videos
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.
Experience Europe’s Top-Rated Christmas Ice Rink in Debrecen
- 1 Dec 2025 6:26 AM
- getting around
Debrecen has claimed a major winter accolade: the ice rink set up in front of the city’s iconic Reformed Great Church has been voted Europe’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink for 2025. It’s a striking sight in the main square — a large skating arena framed by historic architecture and thousands of festive lights.
Ultimate Guide to Visegrád: Top Lists of Activities, Attractions & Adventures
- 13 Jun 2025 7:52 AM
- getting around
Whether you’re into majestic river views, exhilarating outdoor activities, or exploring royal residences, this riverside town has you covered for a great day trip or a longer getaway - as the concluding video shows.
Xploring Hungary Video: Aquaticum Water Park in Debrecen
- 29 May 2025 10:48 AM
- getting around
Looking for a refreshing escape from Budapest? Just a couple of hours east, Debrecen offers a different pace – especially at this water center in the heart of its tranquil Great Forest. There you’ll find one of Hungary’s most unique leisure complexes: Aquaticum. With its combination of thermal spas, thrilling water slides, wellness facilities and family-friendly fun.
Xploring Hungary Video: Lake Tisza
- 24 Apr 2025 1:58 PM
- getting around
If you're looking to escape the buzz of Budapest or the bustle of Balaton, Lake Tisza offers a refreshingly off-the-beaten-path alternative. Also known as the Kisköre Reservoir, this is Hungary’s largest artificial lake - and it’s a paradise for nature lovers, active explorers and expats seeking an unusual weekend retreat - as the video below shows.
Escape to Thailand for Affordable Boutique Luxury at Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya
- 7 Oct 2024 4:34 PM
- travel
Tried & Tested Verdict: Recommended for discerning travellers who appreciate the finer aspects of a modern property, that’s well located, and offers exceptional value and comfort. Nestled in the heart of one of Thailand's most vibrant coastal cities, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya offers a serene escape amidst the excitement of Pattaya.
Escape from Budapest to Java in Indonesia – Part 2: Cirebon, Linggarjati, Yogyakarta
- 23 Apr 2024 11:11 AM
- specials
Yogya, as it’s known locally, is the cultural and artistic capital of Java. Rather than taking a one-hour flight there from Jakarta, a road trip - about eight hours straight - offers you the chance to pause along the way to see diverse sights and scenery before you arrive to witness the wonders in and around Yogyakarta, in the south-central part of the island.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Hungary
- 10 Jul 2023 3:18 PM
- getting around
Waterfalls are not the first things that spring to mind when you think of Hungary but these natural attractions should make any trek through the welcome shade of the forest memorable. Some can even be found within easy reach of Budapest, others make for a great weekend break.
Uniquely Hungary: Insider's Guide To Vác, By Anne Zwack
- 23 Jun 2023 7:25 AM
- getting around
Monosyllabic and a little difficult to pronounce, Vác does not sound like an inviting place. It is, however, one of the loveliest small towns in Hungary, or as they say in Italian, a laughing little town. 35 kilometres from Budapest, it has escaped unscathed all the ravages of the sixties and seventies, preserved like a fly in amber so that it looks today much as it must have in the eighteenth ...
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.
Experience Europe’s Top-Rated Christmas Ice Rink in Debrecen
- 1 Dec 2025 6:26 AM
- getting around
Debrecen has claimed a major winter accolade: the ice rink set up in front of the city’s iconic Reformed Great Church has been voted Europe’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink for 2025. It’s a striking sight in the main square — a large skating arena framed by historic architecture and thousands of festive lights.
Ultimate Guide to Visegrád: Top Lists of Activities, Attractions & Adventures
- 13 Jun 2025 7:52 AM
- getting around
Whether you’re into majestic river views, exhilarating outdoor activities, or exploring royal residences, this riverside town has you covered for a great day trip or a longer getaway - as the concluding video shows.
Xploring Hungary Video: Aquaticum Water Park in Debrecen
- 29 May 2025 10:48 AM
- getting around
Looking for a refreshing escape from Budapest? Just a couple of hours east, Debrecen offers a different pace – especially at this water center in the heart of its tranquil Great Forest. There you’ll find one of Hungary’s most unique leisure complexes: Aquaticum. With its combination of thermal spas, thrilling water slides, wellness facilities and family-friendly fun.
Xploring Hungary Video: Lake Tisza
- 24 Apr 2025 1:58 PM
- getting around
If you're looking to escape the buzz of Budapest or the bustle of Balaton, Lake Tisza offers a refreshingly off-the-beaten-path alternative. Also known as the Kisköre Reservoir, this is Hungary’s largest artificial lake - and it’s a paradise for nature lovers, active explorers and expats seeking an unusual weekend retreat - as the video below shows.
Escape to Thailand for Affordable Boutique Luxury at Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya
- 7 Oct 2024 4:34 PM
- travel
Tried & Tested Verdict: Recommended for discerning travellers who appreciate the finer aspects of a modern property, that’s well located, and offers exceptional value and comfort. Nestled in the heart of one of Thailand's most vibrant coastal cities, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya offers a serene escape amidst the excitement of Pattaya.
Escape from Budapest to Java in Indonesia – Part 2: Cirebon, Linggarjati, Yogyakarta
- 23 Apr 2024 11:11 AM
- specials
Yogya, as it’s known locally, is the cultural and artistic capital of Java. Rather than taking a one-hour flight there from Jakarta, a road trip - about eight hours straight - offers you the chance to pause along the way to see diverse sights and scenery before you arrive to witness the wonders in and around Yogyakarta, in the south-central part of the island.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Hungary
- 10 Jul 2023 3:18 PM
- getting around
Waterfalls are not the first things that spring to mind when you think of Hungary but these natural attractions should make any trek through the welcome shade of the forest memorable. Some can even be found within easy reach of Budapest, others make for a great weekend break.
Uniquely Hungary: Insider's Guide To Vác, By Anne Zwack
- 23 Jun 2023 7:25 AM
- getting around
Monosyllabic and a little difficult to pronounce, Vác does not sound like an inviting place. It is, however, one of the loveliest small towns in Hungary, or as they say in Italian, a laughing little town. 35 kilometres from Budapest, it has escaped unscathed all the ravages of the sixties and seventies, preserved like a fly in amber so that it looks today much as it must have in the eighteenth ...