Brown Motion

Budapest.  Hungary's capital city.  Cross roads of eastern and western Europe.  Formerly a land of the Magyars it has been inundated with cultures of the invaders and rulers for over 1,000 years to give the country its modern face. From a visitor's viewpoint it can be tad overwhelming.  Depending on where you are coming from and what other places / countries you might have planned in your itinerary there are logistics for a budget minded person that can prove idiosyncratic at times. Currency - The Hungarian Forint is the national currency.  However, hotels often quote prices in Euros.  Euro is used by some of the nations adjacent to Hungary but locally they accept both.  If you come from the US you are left to figure out what it costs in your own money. Food - service fees on meals can vary.  No clear guide on what they are and how they apply.  Same with tipping.   As to the cuisine itself it is a mix of soups and goulash (a ...