Goulash Backlash
The Guardian, September 4, 2004
It's all change on the menus of eastern Europe. James Wallman finds Budapest a tasty option.
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Let's Get Ruined
The Guardian, August 20, 2005
Each summer, bars and clubs spring up in the crumbling courtyards of Budapest, burst with energy for a few brief months and then disappear. Martin Mevius reports
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The real railway children
The Times, October 23, 2005
Ronald Gribble on Hungary's Children's Railway
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Heaven is a direct line to God
The Times, October 23, 2004
Ronald Gribble finds himself in paradise as he notches up 2,500 miles on a train buffs’ dream trip around Central Europe
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Camaraderie and goulash
The Times, October 23, 2004
Jill Crawshaw enters into the spirit of Magyar tradition aboard the Royal Hungarian Express, where imperial indulgence meets communist chic.
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From bar to bath
Guardian, January 12, 2005
Nick Hall finds hidden nightspots, thermal spas, and solemn reminders of the communist era as he visits Budapest
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Nostalgia trip
The Guardian
October 23, 2004
Ben Mallalieu boards the teak-panelled Royal Hungarian Express for a three-day tour of one of Europe's strangest countries
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Short, sharp break
The Guardian, July 20, 2004
Lounging in Budapest's bath houses is certainly a relaxing way to spend the weekend, but be prepared for an unusual charm offensive, says Simon Busch
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Forint Affairs
The Guardian, May 22, 2004
Few cities offer the history and culture - or fun - of Budapest. Oliver Bennett visits one of Europe's favourite destinations
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My Kind of Town
Telegraph, Aug 20, 2005
Author Bob Dent has lived in the 'Pearl of the Danube' since 1986
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Carriages made in heaven
Telegraph, November 23, 2004
John Graham Hart puts aside his fears about trainspotters to journey around Hungary in civilised comfort.
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Where the cakes are big and the baths are hot
The Observer, May 30, 2004
Putting the memories of a bawdy bath house encounter behind him, Tim Moore returns to Budapest and finds the only thing to fear in the pool is defeat by a bearded chess player
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