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Venture beyond goulash to get a taste of what Hungarian cuisine is all about.

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AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Mickey Rapkin with 24 hours’ notice to a Central European city where tech trumps goulash.

From a thriving art scene to creative bar culture, the Hungarian capital is coming into its own, new sense of style.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to Europe’s newest cultural district, Budapest’s top experiences speak to past, present, and future.

Budapest’s rich past creates a destination for off-the-Beaten-Path adventure; see how it can even take you underground in the Castle District.

This plunge primer will dampen your fears about coed nudity, tipping, and mean masseuses.

Budapest is home to more than 100 natural geothermal springs. Here’s how to soak up Hungary’s bath culture.

New nonstop flights are making it easier to reach some of Europe’s most compelling cities. From major museum debuts to hotel openings and revitalized neighborhoods, here’s what to do when you get there.

U.S. currency may be struggling against the euro, but these destinations still offer reasonably priced hotel suites, ballets, and Michelin-recommended meals.

Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

See an ancient king carved into a cliff, shop for wood-carved ornaments, drink rakia in all its different forms, and eat all the sausage rolls—this holiday sailing offers festive traditions and markets, minus the tourist hordes.

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

From European cruises along the Seine, Danube, Rhine, and Rhône, to adventurous explorations of the Nile, Magdalena, and Amazon, these are the best river cruises around the world to book in 2025.