Budapest

[mainah]

Going there next week and looking for must see or must do items. Especially good bars!

 

[Gulfstream 200]

chain bridge and then ride up to the parliament building (Huge building on pest side of river) (?)

The Fishermans cathedral and markets up there are pretty interesting also.

The Intercontinental Hotel and the Marriott are decent stays

Sorry dont know more about bars...to me it didnt seem like a real swinging Amsterdam type place...but I wasn't looking too hard..

have fun!!

 

[UM#1]

Goto a place called "Old Man's" ,its a great place to drink and dance. Plays music that will appeal to any age. The girls always love going there... make sure you have a few shots of Unicom and buy a bottle to bring home. Also pick up a bottle of Absinth (sp?), they don't have liqour stores but places call sweet shops that sell all the hard stuff...and most of the women in BHP are fine as hell...

 

[Flyingdutchman]

It's a old old city.. But the beer is cheap! (2 bucks)

 

[RJP]

Doesn't matter where you go in town. The women are gorgeous!

 

[Flyingdutchman]

Try Norway, Sweden, Poland and The Netherlands for the (blond) woman..

FD

 

[mainah]

It's a old old city.. But the beer is cheap! (2 bucks)

Any good local beers you'd recommend?

 

[Flyingdutchman]

Hmmmm they taste kinna cheap and light (like miller light). Don't shoot yourself in your food, just order German, Belgium (dark) or Dutch (Heineken) beer.. It's not expensive over there anyway.

have fun!

 

[KC-10 Driver]

Beer is good there, but Hungary is really known for its great wines -- in my opinion, easily on a par with the best French wines.


Ditto about the beautiful women!

 

[b757driver]

The best wines (IMHO, unless you like the dessert, sweet types - then go for Tokai) are the "Bull's Blood".....don't worry, that's just the trade mark name. It's like a cross between Merlot and Cabernet and is world renowned - if you're into wines. A previous poster mentioned the thing about wines and beer. He is right. Hungary is more renowned for wines than beer. Most of the beer is imported and is actually German or other European. Everything is cheap and there is plenty to do. I know, I'm Hungarian-born, speak a bit of the lingo and have been there plenty of times including the bad old days of Communism! Need a guide??

 

[mainah]

Need a guide??

Not this trip, maybe next time. Appreciate the info.

 

[DIRT]

It's been a few years since BUD but I do remember the woman are HOT!!

Dirt

 

[semperfido]

The best wines (IMHO, unless you like the dessert, sweet types - then go for Tokai) are the "Bull's Blood".....don't worry, that's just the trade mark name. It's like a cross between Merlot and Cabernet and is world renowned - if you're into wines. A previous poster mentioned the thing about wines and beer. He is right. Hungary is more renowned for wines than beer. Most of the beer is imported and is actually German or other European. Everything is cheap and there is plenty to do. I know, I'm Hungarian-born, speak a bit of the lingo and have been there plenty of times including the bad old days of Communism! Need a guide??

Lo Fasa Shegedbay (sp)....just kidding

 

[EMB170Pilot]

Have to disagree dutchman, southern blondes from the USA with their southern accents take the cake over the foreign "snoby" ones


Well at least the many I have met.

 

[Flechas]

Have to disagree dutchman, southern blondes from the USA with their southern accents take the cake over the foreign "snoby" ones


Well at least the many I have met.

NEVER, YOU NEED TO TRAVEL A LITTLE AND THEN WHT YOU HAVE TO SAY WILL BE A BIT DIFFERENT.

 

[b757driver]

Lo Fasa Shegedbay (sp)....just kidding

Que? Quoi? What?........

 

[dingo222]

Bootyfest

I agree, The Marriot and Intercontinental are cool places to hang, also try the Hilton up on the hill. The Baunhauf has a cool club in the lower level, and around the corner from there is a kick azz Irish Pub where all of the Expats and English speeking people hang out. If you are looking for a working woman, try Captain Jacks or just ask one of the guys working the doors at the hotels. Don't ask me how I know about that! Also, avoid the "blue drink" scam and watch out for crooks that pull a fake badge on you on the street and act like cops. They say that they are checking for couterfeit bills, then get you to pul out you wallet and take your loot. They usually work in pairs.

The blue drink scam is when u go into the club, the trick in there cozies up and gets you to buy her a "special" drink. It usually runs about 150 bucks, and you will pay it, or Ivan the ex soviet soldier now freelance bouncer will take it out of you.

Bootyfest is a great place though, and the women are knockouts. Play the rich and nice american, and you wil have them lined up even if you look like Alfred E Newman!

 

[typhoonpilot]

Have to disagree dutchman, southern blondes from the USA with their southern accents take the cake over the foreign "snoby" ones

Yea, please get out more often before you say something like that . Just watch out for the knife in your southern woman's hand. It is heading straight for your back or that of a close friend of yours.

TP

 

[RJP]

NEVER, YOU NEED TO TRAVEL A LITTLE AND THEN WHT YOU HAVE TO SAY WILL BE A BIT DIFFERENT.

Exactly.

 

[Flyingdutchman]

Sure lots of hotties down here at Boise, ID. !! (not )

 

[mainah]

The blue drink scam is when u go into the club, the trick in there cozies up and gets you to buy her a "special" drink. It usually runs about 150 bucks, and you will pay it, or Ivan the ex soviet soldier now freelance bouncer will take it out of you.

!

Just got back and that exact thing happened to someone I was traveling with. When he told me the next day I couldn't believe it. Apparently hot girl though.

 

[Hair-on-Fire]

Are you talking about your sister again?

Have to disagree dutchman, southern blondes from the USA with their southern accents take the cake over the foreign "snoby" ones


Well at least the many I have met.

 

[AA717driver]

Dutch girls ROCK!TC