Stuart Wadsworth visits five of Budapest’s famous bath houses, where he encounters boardgames, beers, rub downs and raves… and still allows himself plenty of scope for a relaxing soak. “This is the place where Budapest comes to chill out,” Laszlo, a banker in Pest, tells me. “Many people come here to relax, but some come [...]
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Top Five: Budapest Design Spots
Hungary has brought to life some of the world’s most innovative designs, including the rather handy ballpoint pen – aka Biro – and the must-have puzzle game of the 1980s – the Rubik’s cube. Today Budapest has more designers than ever. Many keep up the rich tradition of “designing for life”, as venerable Hungarian designer [...]
Top Five: Prague Microbreweries
The birthplace of several world-famous beer brands, the Czech Republic, led by its capital, is also one of the best places for sampling home-made brews. Fiona Gaze hops onto a tour of the five best microbreweries in Prague. When thinking of beer in Prague, Pilsner Urquell automatically springs to most people’s minds. While Plzeň’s ubiquitous [...]
