Gresham Palace – Four Seasons Budapest

Pearl of the Art Nouveau in Budapest

A History and Architectural Tour of Budapest’s Gresham Palace

Just across the Chain Bridge and River Danube on Pest side sits the stunning Gresham Palace – now Four Seasons Hotel. The palace is a true masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture that reflects its changing roles over the past century and a witness of the city’s rich history.

The site where the Gresham Palace now stands was originally home to the Nákó House, built in 1827. In 1880, the London-based Gresham Life Assurance Company decided…

What to do in Budapest in November

Experience the Magic of Budapest in November

Here are some of the best things to do in Budapest this November 2023

Budapest is a charming city that shines in the fall. With fall foliage providing a colorful backdrop, cooler temperatures that are perfect for long walks and sightseeing, and fewer tourists than the peak summer months, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in all that this dynamic capital has to offer.

Soak in thermal Baths

Budapest is known for its famous thermal baths, and they are an absolute…

The New York Cafe Budapest

The New York Cafe

The Grand History and Vibrant Heritage of Budapest’s famous cafe

The New York Cafe stands as one of the most iconic and historically significant cafes in Budapest. Located on the grand Erzsébet Boulevard, this cafe exudes an elegant sophistication mixed with the bustling energy of a literary coffeehouse. It has an illustrious history spanning over a century, making it a cultural institution of both Hungary and the cafe society of Europe.

The New York Cafe first opened its doors in 1894 during Budapest’s golden fin-de-siècle era. Designed…

Family lunch on Sunday

Hungarian family lunch on Sunday

Namesday celebration 2.

As mentioned in my previous article, in March we celebrate Dad’s and my namesday together, so we are going out to one of our favorite restaurants.
To celebrate a namesday is something very traditional in Hungary.
Certainly we celebrate birthdays too, but in the past, when Facebook or our smartphones didn’t remind us, a lot of people did not know about the date of your birth.
This time, we picked a Sunday where our little family could get together to celebrate us.
I like the restaurant we go to a lot.
It is in my hometown, Székesfehérvár.
They…

Seafood in Del Mar, CA


I’ve spent the evening in wonderful company and got the chance to dine at the restaurant Poseidon on the beach with a beautiful view and got served a delicious dinner:
Tartar of Steelhead Salmon (Raw)
Lemon-chive marinade, avocado, capers, cucumbers, onions, avocado-wasabi mousse, golden beet chips.
Seared Ahi Tuna
(Choice…