Do the social constraints bother you? Are you one of those who like to freely enjoy your own body? Would you like to spend your free time in the most natural way? If you thought that nudism could be practiced only at nude beaches, you were wrong, because naturism has extended in recent years and it is now accepted in many other areas.

Naturism has been practiced for many years and was often linked to religious ceremonies, but the modern culture of nudism was born in Germany. The Nacktkultur or FKK (Freikörperkultur-”free body culture”) had its beginnings in the early twentieth century (although it was banned in 1933 by the Nazis) and expanded rapidly in Anglo Saxon countries, Britain, United States and Canada, and later in other countries.

We must say that this lifestyle is not completely accepted in some of the more conservative sectors of society, but wherever you go, you can find nudist clubs and associations where people practice social and sports activities and all without clothes!

Nudity is not to be linked only to the beaches and the summer, but it is right in the proximity of the sea or the lakes where most of the nudist camp sites are, like the Balatonberény Camp Site on the famous Balaton Lake. Here you can enjoy the incredible natural landscape and have a relaxing bath and, why not, you can even play badminton! In just one hour by car you’ll arrive to the Hungarian capital with its beautiful monuments and you’ll enjoy the literary atmosphere of its historic cafés.

And what happens in winter time? Do not think that nudism is not practiced in the winter months. Have you heard about naturist skiing? Yes, completely naked skiing is possible, obviously when temperatures allow, and it can be very fun. Do you know that there are clubs whose members meet at Naturist dinners? For once you will not waste your time in choosing the most appropriate dress to impress your guests!

Most towns have a nudist pool or spa centre. In Budapest, also known as a city of spas, you can relax and enjoy a massage at one of the countless spas of the Hungarian capital. Enjoy a unique city get the best accommodation renting Apartments in Budapest!

People are weird creatures. Since the very first Homo-sapiens, we see a clear difference between men and women. Even today, the differences between the sexes lead to discussions, misunderstandings and fights in all households, offices and families. But don’t be discouraged, such discussions with your partner are absolutely normal, and besides, it’s scientifically proven: man and women are a strange pair.

But what is it that makes us so different? Some say men come from Mars and women from Venus. According to some it’s because our genetic differences, others blame it on our brain structure. Whatever it is, for now let’s blame biology and social integration for the war between the sexes. We are all sick of these everlasting stereotypes, you know the ones: men shouldn’t cry, woman can’t park; we’ve heard them all before.

The main difference is, of course, communication. Indeed, there has been quite a lot of scientific research done in order to understand how men and women communicate. During a discussion, it might come in handy to know that the other doesn’t always say what they mean. For example, when a woman says “No” she means “Yes”. So the sentence “No, I’m not mad at you” should be translated as “Of course I’m angry at you, moron!” And the one million dollar question “Do you think I’m fat?” doesn’t even require an answer. She’s just fishing for compliments and wants to hear that she’s beautiful. On the other hand, if a man says “I’m hungry”, it means he’s hungry. The same happens with “I’m tired”. But woman, be careful when you take him out shopping: if he says “Yes, it looks really good on you” he means: “take it or hang it back, I don’t care but let’s just get the hell out of here!!” And the there’s the typical male trick to say “Let’s just talk a little”, while he actually means “ I’m trying to impress you with the fact that I’m a deep and sensitive man so you’ll have sex with me.”

After all, it’s a well known fact that men are not big talkers. The sociologist Dianne Hales investigated the linguistic behaviour of both genders, and discovered that women use around 23.000 words per day, while men barely reach half. An explanation for this could be that the language centre is located in different parts of the brain. Women do not only have a much larger language centre, they also have the advantage of both hemispheres of the brain.

So don’t get discouraged by the normal fights and communication problems in your relationship.Just once in a while, try to put yourself in the place of the other, and you’ll see that most situations have a simple solution. But there are also things that both genders have in common: everyone would like to spend a lovely holiday in a charming European city. True, isn’t it? Discover the Hungarian capital and all its wonders. Rent apartments in Budapest, the best choice for cheap and comfortable accomodation.

The notification of the prestigious Nobel prizewinners have already been made known. The various committees and institutions that award the prize in the different categories this year have surprised us with their decisions. Right now, the women beat the record because they have won five Nobels Awards this year. It seems that this area, hitherto male-dominated, is in a phase change.

For an entire week everyone has been waiting impatiently for the results of the Swedish Academy of Sciences which granted by these prestigious awards. The committee discussed the possible winners of more than 250 candidates whose list is kept in the strictest secrecy. With this mysterious process clearly increased the impatience and curiosity of the public worldwide. After all, the nominations started on 5th October.

In the Medicine category the Americans Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak has been them awarded. This way, there are two the awards that are aimed to women. The Nobel Literature Prize goes to the German poet and novelist Herta Müller, who was been chosen for its “concentration of poetry and the directness of his prose”. Also in the chemistry section the prizewinner is a woman, the Israeli Ada E. Yonath, who is considered as a pioneer on the ribosomes invesetigations. The U.S. Elinor Ostrom has also recieved an Awar, beating with her all the female records. She is the first woman rewarded with the Nobel Prize in Economics. Despite the feminine power, we can not forget the male winners, such as Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith, who have been awarded for the Physics Nobel for their advances in fiber optics and digital cameras. But the greatest surprises in the history of the Nobel Prize is, without doubt, the Peace Nobel Award of the year. The committee has decided to reward a political personality, the current U.S. presdient, Barack Obama, “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation among peoples”. The Prizes will be awarded on December 10th, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.

The Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel created these prestigious awards in 1901. The awards are rewarded with ten million Swedish kronor, equivalent to about €980,000 and they can not be shared by more than three people in the same category.

Hungarians have also been awarded over the history of the Nobel Prize, such as Lenard Fülöp in Physics (1905) and János Harsányi in Economics (1994). Do you want to know this a beautiful capital? Travel to Budapest and rent great, comfortable and cheap Apartments in Budapest and enjoy it!

The Savoyan terrace in the castle of Buda is probably the most beautiful spot in the whole of Budapest. And now you have another reason for climbing the winding streets to the top of the hill: from 8th until 11th of October the castle hosts the Palinka festival.

Palinka is a traditional Hungarian drink, a sort of fruit brandy; and it is only considered authentic if the alcohol percentage is at least 37.5 %. The most popular are ‘Korte Palinka’ made from pears and ‘Szilva Palinka’ made from plums. However, there is a popular Hungarian saying: if you can make marmalade out of it, you can use it to produce Palinka. A lot of older people, usually in small villages, still brew Palinka in their home, although it is forbidden and involves serious health risks.

During the festival, you can taste several hundred varieties of Palinka, coming from fifteen different distilleries. The festival is actually a Jewish tradition, and there will be a lot of experts present for those who want to find out more about the distillation process and traditions.

There are two stages on the site, Nagyszínpad and Kisszínpad. Concerts should start around 4pm, and the last ones start at 10PM. There will be traditional Jewish folk groups like the Vodku Band, as well as popular Hungarian artists like Zuboly, Empty Pubs, Heaven Street 7 (Who released a new album this year) and Takáts Eszter.

Since it is better not to drink on an empty stomach, be sure to visit the stalls of the sausage makers who will sell their homemade products, like Gyulai and Csabai (usually very spicy, with a lot of paparika). The festival is not for free, but  one drink is included in the 7 euro entrance fee as well as a coupon to spend in one of the food stalls.

Ready to drink like real Hungarian men do? If you want to try all flavours and types, we recommend to come back next year instead of ending up in the gutter somewhere. After all, why not rent a nice apartment in Budapest? Cheers! Or like they say in Budapest… Egészségedre!

Often called the « Pearl of the Danube », Budapest has been Hungary’s capital since 1867. The city was created in 896 and has become over the years an important hub in Central Europe.

Since 1896 Budapest has its own underground network. It’s the second underground to have been built in Europe (the first was London’s). The project took place at the time of the Millennium events that were designed to celebrate the creation of the city. The Budapest underground was then named « Millenium » (Millenniumi Földalatti Vasút - M1).

It is one of the various public transportations offered by the city: tramways, funiculars and suburban trains. The network is 33 km long and has a total of 42 stations, 3 of which are above ground. Deák Ferenc tér is the only station to offer a connection: all lines cross there, in the very heart of the city.

In 1893, the Electric Tramway Society of Budapest (in Hungarian, Budapesti Városi Villamosvasút, abrégé BVVV) and the Hippo mobile Transport Society of Budapest (in hungarian Budai Közúti Vaspálya Társasághoz, abrégé BKVT) studied the possible installation of a tramway on the famous Andrássy Avenue, but the project failed. Mór Balázs (director of the BVVV) suggested building an underground tramway based on the idea of Siemens & Halske. On May 2nd 1896, the first 3.68 km of railway track were inaugurated. Soon enough this line was given the nickname ‘railroad underground’ because it was only 3 metres under the surface!

The official name is Földalatti (in hungarian föld means ground, and alatt means under) based on London’s network called the London Underground. The first part of the modern underground was opened to the public in 1970; 250,000 passengers would use it every day.

Nowadays, the Budapest underground is made up of 3 lines and a 4th one should open in 2010. M1 is the oldest line. It is associated with the colour yellow and offers the users a journey through history in the heart of the city. The other lines are newer and though they are more convenient (elevators…) they lack the old-fashion charm of M1. Most trains are now modern constructions but back in the days, they were made of wood. The stations copied Russian style with their marble-like stone walls.

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Budapest is known for its extraordinary beauty, its incredible spas and its historical parks like the Memento Park. But we must not underestimate the incredible hidden treasures of the city. Below its historic castle there is a particular labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways to discover. Many of these underground labyrinthes date back to the Middle Ages and are absolutely dark.

You can also visit some caves that date back to ancient times and which were also used as underground paths during the war or prisons for torture and places to hide treasures. In addition to exploring the caves and labyrinthes, you can visit the best wineries located inside them. Once inside, take advantage and enjoy a glass of wine.

In the past, the caves served as refuge and as a preserve for game that was hunted. They were also ancestral homes five hundred thousand years ago. After the year 2000 the labyrinthe has turned into a famous trip for million visitors, thanks to the famous “Visit with the oil lamps”. It is an enigmatic and mysterious place that captures the attention of the visitors. Here there are really special places such as the World Axis, Menhir, the Tree of the shaman, the obelisk (a tree that reaches to heaven in the popular fairy tales)…

In the ancient labyrinth there are many paintings of animals and very symbolic drawings. There is also a beautiful statue representing a shaman because the ancient Hungarians believed in Shamanism, a very popular religion in Eastern Asia. The shaman is a magician of the Hungarian tradition. He is also the spiritual conductor, the priest and the divine healer. But then we discover other hidden symbols of the Hungarian tradition, like the enchanted deer, who was an idol to the Hungarian people.

This is a world that brings us back to the history of Hungary and leaves us fascinated. If you are a curious person and you want to know more about this city, come and rent apartments in Budapest. You’ll have a great time, but be careful not to get lost in the labyrinthe!

Budapest will celebrate very soon one of the most beautiful nights of the capital. This is a very intriguing night filled with exciting events and all kind of festivities: we are talking about the traditional St. Stephen’s day festival. Everything takes place on August 20th close to the river Danube. The highlight of the festival culminates with thousands of explosive and spectacular fireworks over the water. This is an annual event which promises to bring us new and exciting surprises this year.

As in previous editions, the festival will be celebrated outdoors: the typical dances of the Hungarian tradition and many cultural programs will be held. In addition, the Hungarian restaurants and cafes will remain open the whole day serving their delicious food! The fireworks will last about 30 to 40 minutes and they will not only be launched on the water, but from different parts of the city so that all citizens can enjoy them.

As every year the festival starts very early, around 8.30 or 8.50 in Kossuth Square to raise the flag, which marks the start of the festivities. Then some historic performances and dances such as the “court of King St. Stephen” are held. Then the Festival of the Bread will be celebrated, with a live performance where a baker teaches how to make the typical Hungarian bread. Between 14:00 and 18:00 in the evening the street cycling Andrássy races are celebrated where both professionals and ordinary citizens can participate.

Finally, the fascinating fireworks which both children and adults love are set off. This time the points where they are set off are: the Chain Bridge, the Elizabeth Bridge, the inner courtyard of the citadel, the city walls, and three ferries on the Danube. In addition to the traditional celebration on the banks of the Danube, you can admire many things that have never been seen in the city such as the “dragon eggs” or the gold kaleidoscopes designed just for the occasion. Everything will be unforgettable!

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If you like new experiences or if you feel like you need a little extra emotion, go to Budapest. That amazing city, often described as the “Paris of the East”, offers many opportunities to have fun - especially in the summer. You will get a real taste of the Bohemian atmosphere in many places of the city. Since last year, there’s one more reason to visit that elegant capital: a unique exhibition that takes place in the dark.

Yes, you got it right: it’s not a traditional exhibition where you’re expected to stare at art pieces; it is rather an experience that invites you to use all of your senses - but your sight. You will be guided throughout the exhibition by blind leaders. They will take you through natural spaces in the most complete darkness. In order to make the best of your visit, try and join one of the small groups that take off every 15 minutes.

This incredible trip is a way to rediscover the world: at some point you will be able to experience the daily life of a blind person and you will realize that the most basic things, such as ordering coffee in a public place, are hard to achieve. After this experience, no doubt you’ll be able to pick out spices with your eyes shut!

Have you ever seen… a talking clock, a typewriter to write in Braille or household appliances that talk? If you want to check out those fun items, come to Budapest! A lot more awaits you …

This walk in the darkness will lead you to a bar where you may order food and try drinks. Now, if you’re interested in living a blind person’s life for a few hours, here is your chance to do it! Don’t miss out… this fascinating experience will prove you how little use you make of your sense of smell. You’ll see how everything seems different when you can’t look. To relax and eliminate the stress, don’t forget to stop by the dark massage room where you’ll be well-treated.

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The Sziget 2009 Festival is a special event that will be openly circulated throughout the different types of media. This is a musical, artistic expression and a meeting point between different cultures and tendencies. This is the biggest festival in Europe and the third in the world! Also known as “Woodstock on the Danube”, the festival celebrates its seventeenth edition. The festival lasts for seven days without stopping, has 1,000 shows, 70,000 campers, and expects an attendance of 400,000 people throughout the week.

This is a unique event where you can hear everything: from Pop, Rock, or Heavy Metal, to Blues, Hip Hop, reggae, African music, World music, Folk, Dance, Jazz, Classical or many other sounds. But the Sziget Festival also offers other things like theatre, exhibitions, dance, film, video festivals, extreme sports and international cuisine.

The best artists from around the world meet at this festival. It is like a dream come true!
There is no shortage of great performances from world renowned artists. In recent years, bands and singers such as Eisbär, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and Patty Smith, amongst others have put on shows! In this edition, however, the festival will announce the best of the international rock scene, such as: The Prodigy, Placebo, Fatboy Slim, The Offspring, Bloc Party, Snow Patrol, Ska-P, Ting Guración, Péndulo or Calexico.

Óbuda Island, where the festival is held, is only two kilometres from the Budapest centre – a charming capital, divided by the Danube in Buda and the old residential area, Pest, the centre of all commercial activities.

Transport is very efficient. There are special connections to go to the festival day and night and there will be all sorts of amenities for these special days! Obuda is like “being on another planet,” one feels free and there is a peaceful, pleasant and respectful atmosphere. Every one respects each other’s culture and tradition. You can create new friendships, new loves and new ideas. You’re going to explore new feelings as if you were not in a real world, very distant from our everyday life.

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Budapest, a city of a thousand resources and full of places to visit, gives us the opportunity to discover its secrets through a fascinating place: the Memento Park. After having visited the city centre, go the outskirts, where the charming Memento Park is located.

After the change of regime in the capital in 1989-1990, unlike many other cities that burned or destroyed all the communist symbols, Budapest preserved part of them. They gathered all the statues representing the great figures of communism like Marx, Lenin, Stalin or Bela Kun, along with the anonymous soldiers and liberators of the USSR and they created this park in their memory. This is one of the most beautiful and curious attractions of the city and a mandatory stop. It looks like a big building full of classical statues, where you can see the attempt of the architect Ákos Eleőd to highlight the nature of the dictatorship.

The different statues and symbols appear to shout out against the dictatorial regime in the name of freedom. Today this park is a place of commemoration and an interesting museum to visit. There are allegoric monuments that symbolize the “Hungarian - Soviet” friendship and the “Liberation” along with statues of the labour movement and the soldiers of the Red Army.

One of the most appreciated statues is the Soviet Liberator Soldier statue. This is a 6 metre tall statue with a fearsome look. It was initially placed at the top of the Gellért hill, so everybody could see it. This soldier has a flag in the hand with a hammer and sickle and a pistol. This park is a unique museum, and an important symbol of this charming city.

The park is located on the outskirts of the capital. There are many remains of ancient statues: for example, there are Stalin’s boots (the only part that remains of the statue), which after World War II dominated Heroes’ Square in Budapest. This is a place for parades and state meetings.

This huge park full of exciting statues is a real honour to the condemnation of any regime. Rent your Apartments in Budapest and don’t miss the Memento Park… It will captivate you!