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Refinery29
  • 3 hours ago
So you're ready to plan your next trip and you're not sure where to go. You're considering a European city but you're feeling like they're all a little oversaturated. A little too expected. That's when you remember Budapest, a little to the left and a whole lot less obvious.
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00:10A city physically split in two, Budapest's vibrant and ever-changing streets still
00:15reflect its complex history. In the next 60 seconds, you'll see what makes this
00:19culturally rich destination one to love. So you've just landed in Budapest, taking
00:27the views, this city is beautiful. But you want to experience it for yourself and you
00:33can with all of your senses. Start at a local farmers market and make your way
00:38to overstuffed basement shops full of unique vintage wares. Tie yourself out
00:42like a local before relaxing in historic baths that you can spend all day in.
00:48Kosanon is Hungarian for thank you and you'll be saying that a lot when it comes to
00:53signature dishes like these entrees that tasted as good as they look, I recommend
00:58starting with a soup. And when you've finished your meal, well that's when
01:02Budapest will really come alive. You could head over to one of the city's
01:07expansive ruin pubs to kick off the night or find hidden spots where the party is
01:12just getting started and the dance floor feels more like a stage. After one more
01:18cocktail, you may choose to, well, rinse off at an epic bath party, this time with a
01:24few more friends. It's this kind of shared revelry amongst deep history that makes
01:29Budapest unique, memorable and a city worth visiting.