From an ancient trading port through the legacy of Spanish conquest to a modern seaside paradise, Cebu is a destination where past and present meet in spectacular ways. Crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, centuries-old churches, and vibrant city life await travelers on an island where each day promises a new discovery.
Marrakesh – The Red City, where history and the modern world meet
The enchanting city of Marrakesh, resplendent in red, has been one of Morocco's most important cities for more than nine centuries. Who would have thought that this settlement, founded in the 11th century, would grow from a military camp into an imperial capital and ...
Essaouira – Gateway between desert and ocean
On Morocco’s Atlantic coast, embraced by steady trade winds, lies the historical city of Essaouira — a city where whitewashed walls and blue shutters conceal centuries of global history. Once a strategic maritime hub and the final stop of Saharan caravans, Essaouira has long ...
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Across the waves of sand dunes of the former caravan routes of Morocco, tourists ride their quad bikes nowadays.
If the word “desert” instantly makes you think of endless golden dunes, the Agafay Desert will gently rewrite that image. This rocky, moonlike landscape stretches just 30–40 kilometers from the red walls of Marrakech, with the jagged outline of the Atlas Mountains almost always ...
Mauritius – A place that calls you back the moment you return home
The island of Mauritius and its surrounding islets were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. The island is part of the Mascarenhas archipelago, which was formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. The island's topography and features are the result of these ...
Inspirations endure at Lika-Senj County event
It was at a lunch date on November 7 when the hospitable Lika-Senj Tourist Board, alongside the Croatian Tourist Board, gave a splendid presentation of their lesser-known county at the deluxe Matild Palace Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Budapest. The 50 or so guests were ...
Two cities, one European celebration
In 2026, the cities of Trenčín, Slovakia, and Oulu, Finland, will jointly hold the title of European Capital of Culture, an initiative of the European Union. On Tuesday, November 4, they presented their title-year programmes together at the Council of the European Union in ...
Neighbouring Trenčín a European Capital of Culture in 2026
One of the two European Capitals of Culture in 2026 will be convenient for Hungarians, across the border in the Slovakian city of Trenčín. A symbolic countdown to January 1 was unveiled on Friday evening, October 31, with the launching of a spectacular show ...
Renovated rooms gleaming new at Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest
Booking a hotel online can be a risky business if it turns out that the photos have been enhanced and it’s actually grubbier, smaller and less friendly than it looked. But all is exactly as it appears at the Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest in ...
Tourist arrivals top high base
In July 2025, nearly 2.5 million guests spent around 6.7 million tourism nights at tourist (commercial, private and other) accommodation establishments. Tourist arrivals were up by 1.9% and tourism nights down by 1.4% in number compared to a year earlier. In January-July 2025, the ...
Direct flight to connect Budapest and Philadelphia from 2026
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Tower top matches famous Hollywood film
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With all respect to the Polska Parafia Personalna w Budapeszcie, which translates as the Polish Personal Parish in Budapest, whenever in line of sight of this Kőbánya landmark it is the tower top that gives the surreal but impulsive take I always have here ...
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