Fall in the Salgótarjáni Cemetery
If I had to recommend you a truly peaceful and Covid-safe place to visit in a sunny fall day which is pretty close to downtown Budapest
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Gardens and terracesIt's hot, it's still safer to be outdoors because of the virus threat, so the very few travellers together with the locals choose the shady garden -
A different summerThe summer of 2020, after getting through the lockdown months of the so-called first wave of Covid-19, is completely different from the past summer decades. -
Jewish-related Budapest statue-gemsI adore the hidden mini statues of Mihály Kolodko, a guerilla-sculptor, a Ukranian citizen with Hungarian origins, -
What makes me feel greatI got the following email from Deborah and it made my entire day (week..). Positive feedback for everyone! I cannot resist sharing it with all of you, I am proud. -
Shana Tova 5779I have collected some pictures showing smiles and great memories I gained during guiding You, my dear guests all around Budapest and the Hungarian countryside. -
Summer season 2018A different perspective: when my travellers share their experience-based point of view -
International Guiding Day21st February is called International Guiding Day. Professional tourist guides all over the world take part in this important event to draw the attention of local citizens, -
Hidden gems of the Buda cave systemsBudapest is the capital of thermal waters.” That’s an often heard true sentence about our heritage -
Spot the colours! ZsolnayIt might be a grey October day or another one in cold and dull January or February, not the best time to go for a walking tour you would say... -
The Liberation of the Budapest GhettoThe Budapest Ghetto was a Nazi ghetto where tens of thousands of Jews were enclosed near the end of World War II by a decree of the Hungarian Government during... -
A special day in the heart of the Jewish QuarterAn important event, a cool festival awaits its visitors on 16 September 2017 in the most frequented and multicultural area of the historical Jewish Quarter (Erzsébetváros, -
An arty gem in the Jewish QuarterAre you the kind of traveller eager to hunt places selling unique, local handicrafts to bring from Hungary back home -
Needle in a haystack?Finding somebody’s ancestors may be extremely difficult, especially with limited amount of info. A few photographs, -
Child-friendly Budapest toursSummer time is the absolute high season for exploring Budapest with children. -
Budapest100Budapest100, is an annual program series that concentrates on the architecture and history of certain different Budapest building complexes such as historic schools, offices -
Budapest spring 2017Spring has finally arrived with the first blooming flowers; their full-of-life colours and scents in the air, giving us a clear sign to go -
Magyar cardThe place where the unique Hungarian playing cards, the so-called “magyar kártya” deck was born in 1836 is exactly in the heart of the historical Jewish Quarter of Budapest -
Weinberger JudaicaWeinberger is a lovely little judaica store in the heart of the so-called historical Jewish Quarter, next to the Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue. It is crammed with observance items, -
The best multi-purpose places in the Jewish QuarterWhen walking in the historical Jewish Quarter in Elizabethtown, the seventh district of Budapest, you will find tiny eateries, cafès and sweet stores where tables are usually on the street... -
Jewish Summer Fest 2016The Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest between 04-11 September is a multicultural event full of amazing programs -
Transfer to Budapest in a different wayBudapest and Vienna along with Prague are evergreen destinations of travellers spending at least a few days in each of these cities -
What’s up on Gellért Hill?Planning to go for the must-sees with kids always requires to find something attractive for them as well. -
What makes a great child-friendly tour?What makes a great child-friendly tour? The possibility for mom and dad to share parenting for a short time just to have the chance to enjoy being a traveller... -
Fun in the Buda HillsIs it getting hotter and hotter? Are you planning to explore Budapest with children in your forthcoming vacation? Go for the green patches! -
Family Roots ToursGuiding “back to the roots” tours from time to time, I have experienced that as people are getting older, their family heritage, specifically their Jewish roots become more important to... -
Inauguration of a Torah scroll in Nagy Fuvaros Street synagogueAccording to the tradition, if you are a Jew, you have your own letter in the Torah. So it means that you have to study the Torah for yourself, nobody... -
Exploring hidden city gems with kidsBeautiful spring weather and the possibility of getting as much positive energy as possible from the reviving nature has given me the idea of organising more and more mixed tours -
The child-friendly Danube BendThe Danube Bend is the perfect daytrip destination for those who are ready for the challenge to escape from the city to reach historic towns, beautiful scenery and untouched nature -
Status Quo Ante & The Rumbach Street SynagogueSoon after Hungary was granted independence in 1867 and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was formed, the equality of Jewish citizens in their political rights was finally declared and together with the... -
Budapestjewishwalk has been picking up the piecesLast minute exhibition visit in the Museum of Ethnography: fragments of Rural Hungarian Jewish Culture until 18 October 2015 -
Budapestjewishwalk recommends: the best fall festival in 2015The Hungarian word piros (red) and lábos (pot) together stand for the name of the event Piroslábos (Red Pot) Fesztivál after the very traditional enamel kitchenware you can still meet... -
Budapestjewishwalk in the cemetery of Salgótarjáni StreetThere is an absolute hidden gem in my neighbourhood I wish to share a few things about here, and that is the Art Nouveau Jewish cemetery in Salgótarjáni Street, in... -
Skanzen life outside Budapest - be ready to explore it!Have more than one or two days to spend in Budapest? Why would you stay in the city if in less than an hour's drive you can reach different worlds?... -
Chicken paprikash with nokedliWe have had a conversation about typical Hungarian comfort meals with a nice American lady, a recent guest of my Jewish tour. We found something in common, a meal which... -
Budapest RooftopsEach city has several different faces. I have plenty of routes to do every day and although Budapest -just like any other cosmopolitan capitals- changes its faces pretty quickly, after... -
A tasty patch in the Jewish Quarter Szimpla Farmer's MarketWhile walking in the Jewish Quarter in the 7th district of Budapest, it's hard to find a street without a socalled ruin pub. But a ruin pub with a whole... -
Summer, kids, outdoor BudapestJune: finally it’s been summer time! It’s hot, getting dark late and school is over. Time to look after some city-outdoor fun with your kids. Apart from ending up in... -
Stumbling StonesMy son discovered something on the pavement of a nearby street to the City Park we were heading to have some playground-fun. Two stumbling stones there were. That’s what he... -
Bicycle joyride on Budapest streetsHow to make city life sustainable? Enjoyable? Fun? Thousands of people shared their concept about it on this beautiful spring Saturday. Even if you need to speed up a little... -
TALES OF TELEKI SQUAREI have been to a pretty interesting screening recently. Among other enthusiastic volunteers, a friend of mine, Nóra Margitta contributed in the making of it and as far as I... -
Budapest Jewish Walk-Cross Cultural Spring 2015April is one of my favourite months of the year. It is full of the long-expected spring buzz after the winter months, festivals of certain different cultures and religions are...
