Street art is as fascinating as it is controversial. Some consider it vandalism, and although I may agree in some cases, I disagree with this cultural phenomenon being put in such a judgmental umbrella category, and/or being dismissed as an unavoidable form of urban decay. As a free and “obvious” platform for reaching the public, and a way of … Continue reading
Among all, London is always going to be one of my favourite cities. It is quintessentially European, a vibrant cultural hub, a kaleidoscope of various traditions, a real heaven for a foodie with its colourful palette of international cuisine, and so on. But it has another side, more serene and dignified. London has all extremes to offer, it’s like a mirror reflecting my moods and … Continue reading
I like cities and urban areas in general, especially ones with a rich history. History is not only evident in architecture and monuments, it’s traceable in a city’s diversity and detectable in its atmosphere. Imagine strolling through a British country town, surrounded by timber framed houses, taking a rest on the steps of the buttercross, having a pint … Continue reading
Budapest is my kind of town. Everything you want is available relatively easily. Because I don’t want to sound like Wikipedia, I was thinking long and hard what to wrote about. So here are some sights you shouldn’t miss when visiting Hungary, my top 5 favourite places in the city. Let me tell you, it was … Continue reading
Travel writing is relatively easy when you go to a country you’ve never visited before; new impressions, unknown culture, stuff you’ve only heard about before. It’s much harder to write about your home country, where everything is familiar, almost like a part of you. I have spent more than 30 years of my life in Hungary and I … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 