PHOTO: Vineyards in Tokaj Wine Region of Hungary
Vineyards cover the hillsides in the Tokaj Wine Region of northern Hungary, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Untouched Hungary – The Zemplen Protected Landscape
Most visitors to Hungary focus on the popular tourist destinations like Budapest and Lake Balaton, but with the help of my Hungarian friend, Zsuzsa Mehesz, I’ve had the great good fortune to see untouched parts of the country. On my most recent visit, she packed me into the car and headed for the Zemplen Protected … Read more
PHOTO: Jewish Shoes Sculpture in Budapest, Hungary
Shoes on the Danube Bank sculpture in Budapest, Hungary memorializes Jews who were shot and dumped in the river by Nazis during World War II
For Eastern Hungary, the European Union May Be A Broken Promise
My friend, Ambrus, pointed out the black flag hanging just outside the church door. Someone has died in Panyola. Later, I mentioned this to his wife, Zsuzsa. “Yes, I know, they rang the bells,” she said. Curious, I asked if the bells had been rung once for each year of age of the deceased, as … Read more
PHOTO: Interior of the Vigado Palace in Budapest, Hungary
Interior of the gorgeous, restored Vigado Palace in Budapest, Hungary. The venue is used for government meetings, conferences, and cultural events.
