OUR STORY
My name is Nelli.
I was born in Hungary and raised in Hungary and Austria and lived, studied, and worked over half of my life abroad, in 7 different countries on three continents. I moved back to Hungary in 2017 to rediscover my Motherland. And I’m loving it.
My passion is traveling and food.
I love to sample and taste, test restaurants and recipes, and cook and discover new and old, traditional national, international, and fusion cuisines and flavors.
I believe that through food you learn a lot about a nation’s culture, traditions, history, and even mentality.
And it is helpful to have a local guide by your side to show you around, and who knows what and where to eat and drink.
I created this page to offer you, dear Explorer and Foodie, the opportunity to discover Hungary´s tasty dishes and drinks and get closer to my nation, and hopefully love it.
I gathered some similar-minded people around me, who offer you these tastings and sightseeing tours as passionate local guides, and we are always very happy when we can share our knowledge, experiences, and discoveries with our guests.
So book us and get the taste of this bubbling city!
Nelli Hajba
Founder of Nellicious Travels
awards
Culinary Tour Operator of the Year 2023 – Hungary
by EU Business News’ European Travel Awards
THA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE in culinary experiences of the year 2022.
THA TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY AWARD 2020.
appearances
I guided Gragg Wallace, the british Masterchef and TV host in the Budapest market hall. We learned about Hungarian paprika, our famous dessert wine: Tokaj aszú, tasted some stuffed cabbage and even danced a csárdÁs!
PRESS
I contributed to the article about Budapest in the June 2022 issue of National Geographic Traveller.
OUR PRINCIPLES