Visit Budapest's historic pools for a classic thermal-soak experience and see why Rick Steves loves its steamy ambiance more ...

If communism was a religion during the Cold War, Budapest was Eastern Europe's sin city. Offering tourists from communist countries a taste of the decadent West, it was famous for rock concerts, a ...

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. E-mail him at [email protected], or write to him c/o P.O. Box 2009, ...

For me, splashing and relaxing in Budapest's thermal baths is the city's top attraction. Though it might sound daunting, bathing in Budapest is far more accessible than you'd think. Tourists are ...

Budapest, the cultural capital of Hungary and much of Central Europe, has no shortage of nightlife. You can go there for grand opera, folk music and dancing, a twilight boat trip, or live music in a ...

Most Americans choose Prague as their first foray into Eastern Europe, but the true powerhouse of the region is Budapest, capital of Hungary. Budapest can be challenging and complicated - but it's a ...

Budapest, the cultural capital of Hungary and much of Central Europe, has no shortage of night life. You can go there for grand opera, folk music and dancing, a twilight boat trip or live music in a ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary’s vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...