25th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Top Tens Hungary

Top 12 Things to Do in Budapest

Visiting Budapest was a serious dream come true for me and it really lived up to all expectations. Here are my top twelve things to do in the capital of Hungary. 1. Castle Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion The Castle District on top of Castle Hill is one of the most important places to see in… Read more »

16th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Hungary

Five Restaurants for Fine Dining in Budapest

Previously eclipsed by more gastronomic capital cities, Budapest is now emerging as a fine dining destination. With four Michelin-starred restaurants, Hungary’s first city has become a top place in Central Europe for great food and fantastic service. Here’s a selection of the best restaurants that we tried: 1. Onyx Restaurant The second restaurant in Budapest… Read more »

8th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Hungary

Szimpla Kert and Mazel Tov: Two Very Different Ruin Bars in Budapest

Ruin Bars – a phenomenon that started in Budapest in 2001 with dilapidated or condemned buildings being turned into drinking dens and party places. Szimpla Kert, meaning simple garden, was the original ruin bar and many still say the best, and with that in mind I was keen to visit. How honestly, I wasn’t quite… Read more »

3rd January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Hungary

Borkonyha Winekitchen: A Michelin-Starred restaurant in Budapest

When organising our perfect trip to Budapest, Mr S was keen to not only pick the perfect restaurants but also to visit them at the ideal times. Borkonyha Winekitchen is one of the four Michelin starred restaurants in Budapest but it has a more casual cosy vibe than Onyx Restaurant and is ideal for a fine… Read more »

22nd December 2017 | Europe Hungary

Onyx Restaurant: A Remarkable Fine Dining Experience in Budapest

While planning our wonderful festive trip to Budapest, Mr S researched and planned along with the concierge of the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace to choose the perfect restaurants that he knew I’d love. He actually booked two of the four Michelin-starred restaurants in the city for us to try, one of which was Onyx… Read more »

20th December 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Hungary

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, A Grand Hotel in Hungary

Dreams really do come true… It was just over a week before Christmas and Mr S and I sat in the lounge at Heathrow Airport drinking our customary glass of champagne in anticipation for boarding the plane for our final trip of the year. Knowing I’d always wanted to visit Budapest and stay in the… Read more »