Despite being robbed of all my cash, the up and coming city of Budapest is so worthy of a visit
It is bloody cheap.
SMELL.
Hungarian cuisine is certainly not one that would be put in the same league as the likes of Japanese, Mexican and Indian. It is, however, strangely good. Now I am such a fan of food that I had to write about it twice within this one post. The smell of paprika in the traditional hungarian dish, Lecsó, was intense, smokey and rich and left me wanting to lick the bowl clean. This dish consists of vegetables in a stew-like liquid, hungarian sausage can be added to really top things off. If you’re looking for a sweet smelling, light, savoury dish, go get some Lecso in yo mouth!
TASTE.
Having previously visited Budapest, I fell in love with a Korean/Japanese restaurant; Yamato. Before you even begin tucking into the food, you’re using an iPad to choose what you would like to eat, if that isn’t 21t century then I do not know what is. In the middle of your table is a grill, this you then use to cook your own meat just how you like it. I am a sucker for flavour, and Yamato certainly comes up trumps in the flavour department.The whole experience of Yamato is pretty hard to justify with just words, if you are ever heading to Budapest this is one thing you cannot deprive your taste buds of. To top it all off they’ve got sushi going on in this place too, you can select what you want by the individual piece. The price you pay for this food is incomprehensible. When you’re hungry in Hungary, this is the bollocks.
SEE.
Usually roadworks are the biggest of all eye-sores, not this time people. One of the bridges in Budapest was shut off for traffic, meaning all us human’s could stroll along it. The view from this point up and down the river really was awesome, Budapest is certainly not shy of its sights. In fact, even this bridge actually looked nice. Seeing all this in the company of your mates is a great time and because there was no traffic you can even run and roll around on it, great work Bridge.
HEAR.
I really felt like I spoilt my ears whilst in Budapest, there was a lot for them to listen to when visiting the Ruins club – Instant. Now if I remember correctly, this place consists of around 26 rooms, 16 of these have DJs playing late into the night. I’m talking 16 different types of music going on all at the same time. That is a lot to take in, whether you want to chill to some deep house or have a right old rave, Instant is providing for your ears. It would be rude to visit Budapest and not give this club a chance, an all round sensory experience.
TOUCH.
I was touched a lot in Budapest, by the waves in the wave pool. Budapest is renowned for its famous Spa Bath’s, these relaxing and warm baths are dotted around the city and are both inside and outside. As it was a brilliantly sunny day when we were there, we visited the Gelert Spa Baths, but looking for more than just a wallow in a warm bath, we went in the wave pool. These waves were big people. Chucking the contents of the pool left right and centre, I found myself getting shot under peoples legs, whacked up against the side of the pool and choking to death. I’ve actually explained that like it was the most diabolical thing in the world, but it was real fun. These waves touched good and proper.
Shorts&Thoughts 