Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács

Day three in Villány: rain on Szársomlyó, cycling the wine route, tasting Kékfrankos at Bock Hotel Ermitage, and navigating the Sváb Zenei Hétvége festival preparations. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Villány, Hungary. Places in this episode: Baross Gábor utca, Rétesház & Kávézó, Bock Hotel Ermitage, Pincesor, Nagyharsány, Siklós Castle, Fülemüle Csárda, OTP Bank. Covered: wine tasting, cycling, local cuisine, festival preparation, banking logistics, historical sites. Chapters:00:00 Baross Gábor utca00:53 Rétesház & Kávézó03:03 Pincesor06:00 Fülemüle Csárda08:12 Vitényi Pince, Panzió A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillányWine #HungaryTravel #BaranyaCounty #SzürkeBarát #Kékfrankos #WineHarvest #HungarianCuisine #TravelPodcast #ExploreHungary #VillányLife #EuropeanWine #AutumnInHungary #CyclingEurope #HiddenGems #LocalCulture #FoodieTravel #HistoryBuff #NatureWalks https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence explores the early grape harvest in Villány, cycling the wine route, visiting real cellars, and navigating the practicalities of settling into Baranya County during szüret season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Villány, Hungary. Places in this episode: Szársomlyó, Baross Gábor utca, Pincesor, Caffe&Pasta, Fülemüle Csárda, Siklós, Kisharsány, Nagyharsány. Covered: Grape Harvest Atmosphere, Wine Route Cycling, Cellar Tasting Experiences, Residency and Banking Logistics, Festival Anticipation, Daily Costs in Villány. Chapters:00:00 Szársomlyó01:42 Baross Gábor utca03:50 Nagyharsány05:32 Kisharsány07:35 OTP Bank09:45 Villány11:18 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillanyWineRegion #HungaryTravelPodcast #SzurcetSeason #BaranyaCounty #VillanyFoodScene #ExpatsInHungary #WineTourism #CyclingHungary #ResidencyTips #HungarianCulture #SmallTownLife #AutumnInHungary #LocalEats #CellarTasting #VillanyFestival #TravelBudget #ExploreHungary #PodcastAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence moves from Pécs to Villány for the grape harvest. We explore the Baross Gábor utca wine row, visit a local cellar, and discuss the logistics of settling in southern Hungary. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Villány, Hungary. Places in this episode: Baross Gábor utca, SAUSKA 48, Szársomlyó, Templom-hegy lookout tower, OTP Bank, Fülemüle Csárda, Pécs, Mecsek. Covered: Villány wine tourism, residency registration logistics, daily costs and budgeting, grape harvest season atmosphere, local dining experiences, transportation and settlement. Chapters:00:00 Villány01:45 Szársomlyó04:27 OTP Bank07:09 Duna-Dráva National Park09:36 Pécs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VillányWine #HungaryTravel #GrapeHarvest #BaranyaCounty #WineTourism #LivingInHungary #Szüret2026 #VillányRed #Kékfrankos #TravelBudget #HungarianFood #OutdoorAdventure #CulturalImmersion #ResidencyTips #EasternEurope #WineCountry #AutumnInHungary #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence spends his final full day in Pécs before moving on. He navigates the PécsLIT festival opening, dodges road closures, hikes Misina Hill for one last view, and reflects on the city's layered history and affordable lifestyle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Széchenyi tér, Block Coffee Room, Király utca, Zsolnay Fountain, Tudásközpont, Cathedral Quarter, Cella Septichora, Sziklási dűlő junction. Covered: PécsLIT Festival, Mecsek Hiking, Local Dining Costs, City Transit & Registration, Ottoman & Christian Heritage, Wine Harvest Season. Chapters:00:00 Széchenyi tér01:19 Tudásközpont02:23 Sziklási dűlő junction04:21 Misina Hill06:38 Victor Vasarely Museum08:17 OTP Bank11:33 Tüke Busz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PecsTravel #HungaryAutumn #ZsolnayQuarter #MecsekHiking #VillanyWine #PecsLIT #EarlyChristianNecropolis #MosqueChurchPecs #CostOfLivingHungary #TransitInPecs #OpArtVasarely #BaranyaCounty #HungarianFood #GoulashSoup #MisinaHillView #UrbanExploration #DigitalNomadHungary #ResidencyRegistration https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence spends his last full day in Pécs navigating the PécsLIT festival, dodging road closures, and enjoying the autumn hinge before moving on. A look at city costs, culture, and the end of an era. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Széchenyi tér, Mosque Church, Block Coffee Room, Cella Septichora, Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, Balkán Bisztró, Misina Hill, Palatinus Boutique Hotel. Covered: PécsLIT festival, Mecsek hiking, Zsolnay porcelain, daily costs in Pécs, residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Széchenyi tér01:19 Block Coffee Room02:57 Cella Septichora06:14 Misina Hill08:00 Restaurant09:34 Palatinus Boutique Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PécsTravel #HungaryAutumn #ZsolnayQuarter #MecsekHiking #PécsLIT2026 #EarlyChristianNecropolis #BaranyaCounty #HungaryCostOfLiving #VisitHungary #UniversityCityLife #OttomanArchitecture #WineHarvestVillany #TravelPodcast #ExpatInHungary #BudapestAlternatives #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTravel #HungarianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence explores the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, hikes Misina Hill in the Mecsek, and enjoys affordable local food, while reflecting on the city's history and practical costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Széchenyi tér, Pécs Cathedral, Next Step Coffee, Mecsek Hills, Misina Hill, Orfű reservoir lakes, Uránváros, Király utca. Covered: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter visit, Misina Hill hiking, Local dining costs, Transit and Banking, Wine Tourism Planning, University city atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Széchenyi tér01:57 Villány wine region06:26 Csontváry Museum08:33 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PecsTravel #HungaryAutumn #ZsolnayQuarter #MecsekHiking #VillanyWine #BudgetTravelHungary #UNESCOHeritage #CathedralQuarter #HungarianFood #OpArt #Vasarely #ExpatsInHungary #BaranyaCounty #TravelPodcast #BenceKovacs #HungaryLife #MediterraneanClimate #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence explores the layered history of Pécs, from the UNESCO necropolis to the vibrant Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, while navigating daily life costs and the city's artistic soul. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Széchenyi tér, Szent Péter és Pál székesegyház, Next Step Coffee, Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, JPM Zsolnay Museum, Misina Hill, Csontváry Museum. Covered: Cathedral Quarter architecture, Zsolnay Cultural Quarter visit, Misina Hill hiking, Museum tours (Csontvary/Vasarely), Daily cost breakdown, Residency registration update. Chapters:00:00 Széchenyi tér01:10 Cafe interior02:43 Zsolnay Cultural Quarter04:11 Misina Hill05:59 Kormányablak07:24 Block Coffee Room08:57 Csülök Bár étterem A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PecsHungary #ZsolnayPorcelain #MecsekHiking #TravelBudget #UNESCOPecs #VillanyWine #HungaryLife #CathedralQuarter #StudentCity #AutumnInHungary #LocalCosts #BaranyaCounty #OpArt #OttomanHistory #CoffeeCulture #PublicTransport #ResidencyTips #HiddenGems https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day five in Pécs. I explore the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, plan a trip to the Villány wine region for the grape harvest, and discuss banking logistics with OTP Bank. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, OTP Bank, Széchenyi tér, Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Next Step Coffee, Pécs Cathedral, Kiraly utca, Csontváry Museum. Covered: Zsolnay porcelain culture, banking and residency registration, Villány wine tourism, daily costs and budgeting, university city atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Zsolnay Cultural Quarter02:16 Széchenyi tér05:10 Csontváry Museum07:38 Misina Hill10:19 Church interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PécsHungary #ZsolnayQuarter #VillányWineRegion #MecsekHills #HungaryTravel #BudgetTravelEurope #WineHarvest2026 #UNESCOHeritage #DigitalNomadHungary #ExpatsInHungary #CulturalQuarter #OpArt #OttomanArchitecture #StudentCityLife #BaranyaCounty #LocalBankingTips #SustainableTravel #AutumnInHungary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence explores the op-art legacy of Victor Vasarely, plans a trip to the Villány wine region for the start of harvest season, and navigates the practicalities of banking and transit in Pécs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Victor Vasarely Museum, Next Step Coffee, Misina Hill, Balkán Bisztró, Széchenyi Square, Szent Péter és Pál székesegyház, Mosque of Pasha Qasim, OTP Bank. Covered: Museums and Art, Hiking and Nature, Local Costs and Dining, Transit and Banking, Wine Tourism Planning. Chapters:00:00 Victor Vasarely Museum01:08 Next Step Coffee03:15 Misina Hill05:15 Balkán Bisztró07:38 OTP Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PecsHungary #VictorVasarely #MecsekHills #VillanyWineRegion #HungarianFood #TravelOnABudget #ExpatsInHungary #UrbanExploration #OpArt #OttomanArchitecture #PublicTransport #CoffeeCulture #AutumnInEurope #SoloTravel #CulturalHeritage #BaranyaCounty #HungarianLife #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence explores the 1700-year-old Early Christian Necropolis, hunts for Zsolnay porcelain in the Cultural Quarter, and plans a trip to the Villány wine region as autumn arrives in Pécs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Széchenyi tér, Mosque Church, Early Christian Necropolis, Cella Septichora, Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, JPM Zsolnay Museum, Balkán Bisztró, Next Step Coffee. Covered: UNESCO heritage sites, Zsolnay porcelain culture, Mecsek nature walks, local dining costs, wine tourism planning, student city atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Széchenyi tér02:38 Balkán Bisztró05:28 Victor Vasarely Museum07:54 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PecsTravel #HungaryAutumn #ZsolnayPorcelain #VillanyWineRegion #MecsekHiking #UNESCOPecs #HungaryCostOfLiving #StudentLifePecs #EarlyChristianNecropolis #BaranyaCounty #HungarianFood #PecsCityGuide #TravelHungary2026 #WineHarvest #MuseumHopping #UrbanExploration #CentralEuropeTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day two in Pécs explores the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, a hike up Misina Hill in the Mecsek, and the city's unique blend of Roman, Ottoman, and university life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, Next Step Coffee, Csontváry Museum, Victor Vasarely Museum, Széchenyi tér, Nádor Galéria, Balkán Bisztró, Misina Hill. Covered: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, Mecsek hiking, local dining costs, Pécs history layers, student life in Pécs. Chapters:00:00 Zsolnay Cultural Quarter01:27 Csontváry Museum03:45 Mecsek Hills05:47 Belváros08:00 Cathedral Quarter A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PecsHungary #ZsolnayQuarter #MecsekHills #TravelHungary #BudgetTravel #HungarianFood #UNESCO #UniversityCity #HikingTrails #WineHarvest #OttomanHistory #RomanRuins #CostOfLiving #DigitalNomad #EuropeOnABudget #BaranyaCounty #AutumnInHungary #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence moves to Pécs, exploring the UNESCO Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque Church, and the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, with practical tips on settling in and costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Pécs, Hungary. Places in this episode: Belváros, Király utca, Kormányablak, Soul Kitchen, Széchenyi tér, Mosque Church, Cella Septichora, Misina. Covered: Moving and settling in Pécs, Exploring the UNESCO Necropolis and other sights, Cost of living and practical registration, Mecsek hiking and city views, Local food and wine culture. Chapters:00:00 Pécs01:31 Király utca03:12 Cella Septichora05:06 Misina06:44 Salted07:40 Café Frei08:35 Apartment room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pecs #Hungary #PecsTravel #HungaryTravel #UNESCO #EarlyChristianNecropolis #Zsolnay #Mecsek #Misina #Villany #Szuret #TravelPodcast #HungaryAdventure #Sopianae #RomanHistory #OttomanHistory #CafeFrei #SoulKitchen https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his final day in Kőszeg, Bence revisits the Zwinger's Book of Vine-Shoots, enjoys a last pörkölt at Kék Huszár, and hikes to the Óház lookout amid overcast skies. A quiet reflection on the town's honesty tills, wine heritage, and the costs of a slow life in this borderland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Jurisics Castle, Zwinger, Heroes' Gate, General's House, Pausetta, Kék Huszár Vendéglő, Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum, Óház lookout. Covered: Rainy day itinerary, Local cuisine and food, Museum visit, Hiking and nature, Town atmosphere and costs, Practical info for residents. Chapters:00:00 Jurisics Castle01:33 Várkör02:57 Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum04:11 Forest path05:04 Boszorkánykonyha05:57 Benedict Hotel07:16 Jurisics Square A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kőszeg #HungaryTravel #VasCounty #HiddenHungary #JurisicsCastle #BookOfVineShoots #GoldenUnicornPharmacy #OhazLookout #KekHuszar #Boszorkánykonyha #HonestyTills #HungarianWine #AutumnInHungary #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #OffTheBeatenPath #KoszegDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his final day in Kőszeg, Bence embraces a thunderstorm, explores the town's honesty tills and wine cellars, and reflects on the practical costs of slow travel. He closes with a hearty lunch at Kék Huszár, a final hike, and a bittersweet goodbye to this borderland gem. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Arany Strucc Cukrászda, Kék Huszár Vendéglő, Manuel Coffe, Boszorkánykonyha, Fő tér, Várkör, Kőszegfalva, Óház-kilátó. Covered: Rural town character, Local cuisine, Historical architecture, Wine culture, Practical costs, Farewell reflection. Chapters:00:00 Arany Strucc Cukrászda01:27 Heroes' Gate03:44 Fő tér04:44 Várkör05:41 Óház-kilátó06:46 Boszorkánykonyha07:49 Evening street, distant bells A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kőszeg #HungaryTravel #VasCounty #JurisicsCastle #KőszegHills #HonestyTills #HungarianWine #Kékfrankos #HistoricTown #TravelHungary #SlowTravel #KőszegGuide #WineRegion #BaroqueTown #HungarianFood #BorderTown #Transdanubia #Hungary2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On day five in Kőszeg, Bence takes a slow morning through the old town's hidden corners — the Bloody Church, the Heroes' Gate panorama, and a quiet coffee at a local spot — before an afternoon of honest prices and a simple dinner. Practical notes on costs, SIM cards, and why this small town feels like a different country from Budapest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: St. James Church, St. Emeric Church, Heroes' Gate, Kék Huszár Vendéglő, Pausetta, Jurisics Castle, Óház lookout, Cáki Pincesor. Covered: Local architecture and churches, Local food costs and dining, Practical info SIM and banking, Town atmosphere and character, Wine culture and cellars. Chapters:00:00 St. James Church01:31 St. Emeric Church03:08 Kék Huszár Vendéglő04:43 Pausetta06:20 Óház lookout07:40 Boszorkánykonyha A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Koszeg #KoszegHungary #HungaryTravel #HungaryTrip #SlowTravel #HiddenHungary #VasCounty #JurisicsCastle #HeroesGate #BloodyChurch #HonestyTills #HungarianWine #KoszegHills #Transdanubia #TravelHike #CastleTour #OldTown #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his fourth day in Kőszeg, Bence explores the town's famous honesty tills, visits the Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum, and hikes to the Óház lookout tower for panoramic views of the Kőszeg Hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Jurisics tér, Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum, Fő tér, Ibrahim Cafe and Restaurant, Óház lookout, Írottkő massif, Borarium, Boszorkánykonyha. Covered: Local customs and trust, Museum visit, Hiking and nature, Food and wine, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Sacred Heart Church00:36 Jurisics tér02:14 Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum04:20 Óház lookout05:54 Cáki Pincesor07:32 Evening street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kőszeg #HungaryTravel #HiddenHungary #KőszegHills #HonestyTills #HungarianWine #VasCounty #WesternHungary #KoszegOldTown #HungarianHistory #TravelPodcast #WineHarvest #ÓházLookout #HungaryOffTheBeatenPath #EuropeanSummer #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence hikes the Kőszeg Hills to the highest point of Transdanubia, explores the cave system of the Írottkő Nature Park, and visits the cross-border Burg Lockenhaus, with a focus on local costs and practical travel tips for the area. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Heroes' Gate, Írottkő, Hétforrás, Burg Lockenhaus, Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum, Boszorkánykonyha, Szombathely. Covered: Hiking, Cross-border trip, Castle, Cave visit, Practical costs, Local history. Chapters:00:00 Heroes' Gate01:42 Hétforrás03:18 Burg Lockenhaus04:44 Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum06:24 Szombathely A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kőszeg #KőszegHills #Írottkő #Transdanubia #HungaryTravel #HikingHungary #BlueTrail #Lockenhaus #Castle #PharmacyMuseum #HungarianWine #Kékfrankos #BorderTown #VasCounty #NaturePark #DayTrip #HungarianHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On day two in Kőszeg, Bence explores the town's historic wine cellars, discovers the 1740 Book of Vine-shoots, and hikes up to the Óház lookout tower. He also samples local wines at Borarium and reflects on the town's honest tills and autumn harvest season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Cáki Pincesor, Borarium, Óház-kilátó, Boszorkánykonyha, Kék Huszár Vendéglő, Bécsikapu Étterem, Benedict Hotel, Zwinger. Covered: Wine culture and cellars, Local history and archives, Hiking and nature, Food and dining, Town atmosphere and costs. Chapters:00:00 Borarium01:45 Kék Huszár Vendéglő02:37 Zwinger03:29 Boszorkánykonyha04:25 Óház-kilátó05:47 Benedict Hotel07:23 Bécsikapu Étterem A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kőszeg #KoszegTravel #HungaryTravel #WineTasting #WineCellars #HungarianWine #VasCounty #HiddenHungary #TravelPodcast #HarvestSeason #BaroqueTown #CastleTown #HikingTrails #Írottkő #Borarium #JurisicsCastle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence moves from the Őrség to Kőszeg, exploring the 1532 siege legacy, the baroque old town, hiking Írottkő, and tasting local wine. Practical costs and the everyday rhythm of a Hungarian border town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Kőszeg, Hungary. Places in this episode: Jurisics Square, Jurisics Castle, Heroes' Gate, St. James Church, St. Emeric Church, Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum, Benedict Hotel, Kék Huszár Vendéglő. Covered: Siege of 1532 and Jurisics legacy, Baroque old town and landmarks, Hiking Írottkő and cross-border nature, Local food and wine culture, Cost of living in a Hungarian border town, Practical travel logistics and transit. Chapters:00:00 Benedict Hotel01:30 Jurisics Square02:35 Heroes' Gate04:07 St. James Church05:19 Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum06:39 Boszorkánykonyha07:54 Museum interior, hushed voices A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Koszeg #HungaryTravel #JurisicsCastle #WesternHungary #IrottkoHike #KoszegOldTown #HungarianHistory #TravelVlog #BorderTown #HungarianWine #GoldenUnicornPharmacy #KoszegCastle #AutumnInHungary #VasCounty #HungarianFood #SlowTravel #MedievalHungary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his last day in Őriszentpéter, Bence forages for porcini, savors a final buffet at Bognár Étterem, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of the Őrség before heading south. Plus practical notes on costs, from guesthouse nights to pumpkin seed oil. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Rezgőnyár study trail, Őrségi Vásár, Szikszai Edit local history museum, Bognár Étterem, Őri Art Café, Pityerszer open-air museum, Hétrétország, Siskaszer. Covered: Mushroom foraging, Local cuisine, Folk architecture, Market and crafts, Practical costs, Farewell reflection. Chapters:00:00 Rezgőnyár study trail01:15 Őrségi Vásár03:17 Templomszer04:20 Bognár Étterem05:19 Őri Art Café06:12 Pityerszer open-air museum07:05 Hétrétország A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Őriszentpéter #Őrség #HungaryTravel #SlowTravel #MushroomForaging #PumpkinSeedOil #Pityerszer #BognárÉtterem #Rezgőnyár #Szalafő #HungarianFood #RuralHungary #TravelHungary #HiddenHungary #AutumnHarvest #VasCounty https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his final full day in Őriszentpéter, Bence hunts for porcini in the forest, enjoys one last buffet at Bognár Étterem, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of the borderland as he prepares to move on toward the autumn wine and paprika harvests of western Hungary. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Siskaszer, Kovácsszer, Bognár Étterem, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church, Fecskefészek Vendégház, Zala river, Hétrétország. Covered: Mushroom foraging and forest walks, Local cuisine and food costs, Practical travel info and costs, Reflection and farewell, Historical architecture. Chapters:00:00 Siskaszer02:16 Kovácsszer03:31 Templomszer05:12 Room06:02 Hétrétország A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Őriszentpéter #ŐrségNemzetiPark #HungaryTravel #MushroomForaging #BognárÉtterem #SlowTravel #Őrség #PumpkinSeedOil #VasCounty #HungarianFood #FecskefészekVendégház #HiddenHungary #RuralHungary #ForagingHungary #TravelHungary #Borderland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day six in Őriszentpéter: a thunderstorm rolls in, so I take shelter at the Bognár Étterem buffet, explore the ruined Pityerszer farmsteads, and reflect on the quiet power of the borderland. Plus practical notes on local costs and staying safe in the woods. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Bognár Étterem, Szalafő–Pityerszer Open-Air Museum, Városszer, Siskaszer, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church, Rezgőnyár study trail, Őri Art Café. Covered: Rainy day itinerary, Folk architecture, Local cuisine and food, Regional history, Daily costs and practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Quiet village street, distant thunder00:25 Bognár Étterem03:05 Templomszer05:06 Városszer06:24 Fecskefészek Vendégház07:13 St. Peter's Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Orseg #Oriszentpeter #HungaryTravel #HiddenHungary #OrsegNationalPark #Pityerszer #SlowTravel #HungarianFood #Varganyaleves #Dodolle #RainyDayTravel #FolkArchitecture #RuralHungary #Szalafo #PumpkinSeedOil #SummerInHungary #TravelPodcast #MushroomSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence spends Hungary's State Foundation Day in Őriszentpéter, joining a village picnic, tasting local dödölle and pumpkin seed oil, and reflecting on what the national holiday means in a quiet borderland. He also sorts out the practical paperwork for a longer stay, from registration to banking. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: SPAR market, Őri Art Café, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church, Kovácsszer, Bognár Étterem, Fecskefészek Vendégház, Őrségi Nemzeti Park. Covered: State Foundation Day observation, Local holiday food culture, Long-stay bureaucracy, National park evening walk. Chapters:00:00 SPAR market01:02 Őri Art Café02:31 Kovácsszer03:56 Fecskefészek Vendégház05:11 Őrségi Nemzeti Park06:15 Városszer Reformed Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HungaryTravel #Őriszentpéter #ŐrségNationalPark #StateFoundationDay #HungarianFood #Dödölle #PumpkinSeedOil #SlowTravel #RuralHungary #HungarianCulture #TravelGuide #BognárÉtterem #VasCounty #HungaryHistory #LivingInHungary #ExpatLife #August20 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence spends the day before Hungary's State Foundation Day exploring the szerek of Őriszentpéter, from the Árpád-era church to a contemporary art event, and reflects on what this quiet borderland holiday means. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Templomszer, Kovácsszer, Siskaszer, Szikszai Edit Local History and Ethnographic Collection, Őrség National Park Visitor Centre, Rezgőnyár study trail, Fecskefészek Vendégház, Hétrétország. Covered: State Foundation Day preparations, Őrség National Park, Local cuisine, Art and folk music event, Historical architecture, Rural holiday atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Templomszer01:53 Kovácsszer03:11 Rezgőnyár study trail04:32 Room05:16 Hétrétország07:11 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oriszentpeter #Orseg #OrsegNationalPark #StateFoundationDay #HungaryTravel #Hungary #Magyarorszag #VasCounty #Dodolle #Porkolt #Pityerszer #NationalBlueTrail #HikingHungary #MushroomForaging #FolkMusic #RuralHungary #HungarianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence spends a golden day exploring the Körtike nature trail to spot European bison, visits the Szöce peat bog, and gears up for a state foundation day feast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Fecskefészek Vendégház Őriszentpéter, Körtike nature trail, Őrség National Park Visitor Centre, Szöce peat bog, Lápok Háza, Bognár Étterem, Templomszer, St. Peter's Church. Covered: Bison watching and wildlife, Peat bog and wetland environment, Hiking and nature trails, Local cuisine and dining, Historical churches and local heritage, Rural village life and costs. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior with birds outside00:56 Körtike nature trail03:05 Lápok Háza04:41 Templomszer A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Őrség #Hungary #NationalPark #BisonWatching #PeatBog #Őriszentpéter #TravelDiaries #NatureWalks #SlowTravel #HungarianFood #Dödölle #StateFoundationDay #Szekesfehervar #Magyar #EcoTourism #Wildlife #Boardwalk #HiddenHungary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day two in Őriszentpéter: exploring the szerek, a visit to Szalafő's Pityerszer folk architecture, mushroom foraging, and a taste of the region's famous dödölle and pumpkin seed oil. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Városszer, Siskaszer, Templomszer, Kovácsszer, St. Peter's Church, Őrség National Park Visitor Centre, Rezgőnyár Study Trail, Őri Art Café. Covered: Őrség National Park, Local food and cuisine, Folk architecture and history, Daily costs and practicalities, Outdoor activities and cycling. Chapters:00:00 Templomszer01:50 Őrség National Park Visitor Centre03:59 Őri Art Café05:51 Bognár Étterem07:04 Village street09:26 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Őriszentpéter #ŐrségNationalPark #HungaryTravel #Szalafő #Pityerszer #FolkArchitecture #MushroomForaging #Vargánya #Dödölle #PumpkinSeedOil #SlowTravel #HungarianCountryside #VasCounty #CyclingHungary #NationalBlueTrail #HungarianFood #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence moves from Balatonfüred to Őriszentpéter, exploring the Őrség National Park's quiet forests, 'szer' villages, and local food. He hikes the Körtike nature trail, visits the Pityerszer folk museum, and settles into the rhythm of Hungary's western borderland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Őriszentpéter, Hungary. Places in this episode: Templomszer, Siskaszer, Kovácsszer, Városszer, Keserűszer, Baksaszer, Őrségi Fecskefészek Vendégház, Bognár Étterem. Covered: Őrség National Park, Local food and costs, Folk architecture, History of border guards, Practical travel info, Cycling and hiking. Chapters:00:00 Őriszentpéter01:03 Templomszer02:15 Bognár Étterem03:21 Pityerszer Open-Air Museum04:58 Baksaszer06:30 Bike ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Őrség #Őriszentpéter #HungaryTravel #NationalPark #VasCounty #HungarianFood #PumpkinSeedOil #Dödölle #Vargányaleves #FolkArchitecture #Pityerszer #Szalafő #KörtikeTrail #ZalaRiver #SlowTravel #MushroomSeason #StateFoundationDay #Balatonfüred https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his last day in Balatonfüred, Bence takes a final swim, wanders the Siske district, and enjoys a lakeside lunch before the Wine Weeks wind down. He reflects on the lake's changing moods and the town's enduring charm, with practical notes on costs and the upcoming State Foundation Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Kisfaludy beach, Pazar Coffee Company, Siske district, Koloska Valley, Janus Xantos Lookout, Csirkefogó Bisztró, Tagore Promenade, DOCK Bistro. Covered: Lake Balaton, Hungarian wine, Local districts, Food and costs, Practical registration, Reflection. Chapters:00:00 Balatonfüred01:20 Siske district03:24 Csirkefogó Bisztró04:39 Festival promenade05:56 DOCK Bistro06:49 Tagore Promenade07:39 Tihany A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balatonfüred #LakeBalaton #HungaryTravel #WineWeeks #HungarianWine #SailingHungary #Fogas #PikePerch #HungarianFood #Lecso #TagorePromenade #SiskeVillage #KossuthSpring #HungarianSummer #StateFoundationDay #TravelHungary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his last full day in Balatonfüred, Bence takes a final swim in the warm lake, explores the Blaha Lujza street old town, and enjoys the Wine Weeks festival on the Tagore Promenade one last time before heading to Budapest for State Foundation Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Kisfaludy beach, Loom Café & Co., Jókai Mór utca, Blaha Lujza utca, Mór Jókai Memorial House, Kerektemplom, Arács, Arácsi utca market. Covered: Lake Balaton swimming, Wine tasting, Local districts, Food and costs, Festival. Chapters:00:00 Loom Café & Co.01:30 Jókai Mór utca03:24 State Hospital of Cardiology04:17 Vaszary Gallery05:17 DOCK Bistro06:12 Tagore Promenade07:17 Harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balatonfüred #LakeBalaton #HungaryTravel #WineWeeks #Olaszrizling #Keknyelu #TagorePromenade #HungarianSea #SummerInHungary #BalatonTravel #PikePerch #Fogas #TravelPodcast #HungaryPodcast #VisitHungary #BalatonfüredBlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day six in Balatonfüred: Bence takes an early swim in the warm lake, navigates the Wine Weeks with a local's eye for value, and watches the town gear up for State Foundation Day. Plus, a practical guide to costs, from lángos to pike-perch, and how to live like a local at the Hungarian Sea. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Kisfaludy beach, Tagore Promenade, Pazar Coffee Company, Pastel Guesthouse, Vitorlázeum, Halászkert Restaurant, Siske district, Loom Café & Co.. Covered: Lake Balaton swimming, Balatonfüred Wine Weeks, Sailing culture, Local districts, Food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Tagore Promenade01:44 Wine bar interior04:00 Vitorlázeum05:27 Halászkert Restaurant07:08 Loom Café & Co. A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balatonfured #LakeBalaton #HungaryTravel #Balaton #WineWeeks #HungarianWine #Sailing #KekSzalag #TagoreSetany #Siske #Fogas #Olaszrizling #Csopak #BalatonUplands #SummerInHungary #TravelPodcast #HungarianCuisine #BalatonfuredWineWeeks https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day five in Balatonfüred: a morning swim in the warm lake, a deep dive into the Wine Weeks festival on the Tagore Promenade, and an evening of sailing stories. Bence gets practical about beach costs, the town's cardiac heritage, and the countdown to State Foundation Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Tagore Promenade, Csirkefogó Bisztró, Vitorlázeum, Larus Café Bar, Babi Guest House, Kossuth Lajos utca, Siske, Tihany. Covered: Wine tasting, Lake swimming, Sailing history, Beach food economics, State Foundation Day anticipation, Balatonfüred local dining. Chapters:00:00 Larus Café Bar02:32 Harbour03:34 Tagore Promenade05:40 Vitorlázeum06:31 Kossuth Lajos utca07:32 Tihany09:06 Babi Guest House A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balatonfured #LakeBalaton #HungarianWine #WineWeeks #TagorePromenade #Fogas #PikePerch #SailingHistory #Kekszalag #Csopak #Olaszrizling #HungaryTravel #VisitHungary #BalatonUplands #SummerInHungary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day three in Balatonfüred: Bence takes the ferry across the lake to Tihany, climbs to the abbey for the famous panorama, and explores the lavender fields and the echo. Back on the north shore, he checks out the Wine Weeks, enjoys a lakeside lunch, and reflects on the low water level and the upcoming State Foundation Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Balatonfüred Pier, Tihany, Tihanyi Bencés Apátság, Tagore Promenade, Halászkert Restaurant, Babi Guest House, Gyógy tér, Kossuth Spring. Covered: Tihany Abbey and Peninsula, Lake Balaton Ferry Crossing, Wine Weeks, Pike-perch Dining, Low Water Levels, Local Festivals and Notices. Chapters:00:00 Balatonfüred Pier01:31 Tihany03:09 Tagore Promenade04:38 Halászkert Restaurant06:07 Babi Guest House06:56 Room tone07:43 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeBalaton #Tihany #Balatonfüred #HungaryTravel #HungarianWine #Olaszrizling #TihanyAbbey #LavenderFields #TravelPodcast #Hungary #BalatonUplands #Sailing #Kekszalag #HungarianFood #Fogas #Lakos #WineWeeks #NationalPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day two in Balatonfüred: the big-boat championship fills the lake, the Wine Weeks turn the promenade into an open-air tasting, and the low water level has everyone talking. Bence learns to tell a Kékszalag from a kormorán, sips Olaszrizling, and eats pike-perch by the shore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Vitorlázeum, Tagore Promenade, Csirkefogó Bisztró, Esterházy strand, Kerektemplom, Jókai Mór House, Pazar Coffee Company, Halászkert Restaurant. Covered: Sailing culture and Kékszalag history, Wine tasting and local varieties, Lake Balaton environmental changes, Food costs at the lake, Historical sites in Balatonfüred. Chapters:00:00 Tagore Promenade00:32 Vitorlázeum02:14 Csirkefogó Bisztró03:20 Balatonfüred05:54 Kerektemplom07:43 Pazar Coffee Company09:43 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balatonfüred #LakeBalaton #Kékszalag #SailingHungary #WineWeeks #Olaszrizling #HungarianWine #BalatonfüredCsopak #PikePerch #Fogas #Tihany #HungarianSea #TravelHungary #HungaryPodcast #BalatonUplands #LowWaterLevel #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence arrives in Balatonfüred for a summer by the Hungarian Sea. He explores the Tagore Promenade, tastes Olaszrizling at the Wine Weeks, and watches the sailing regatta, with practical tips on costs, beaches and the lake's low water. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Balatonfüred, Hungary. Places in this episode: Budapest Déli station, Balatonfüred station, Pastel Guesthouse, Tagore Promenade, Kisfaludy beach, Esterházy strand, Mór Jókai Memorial House, State Hospital of Cardiology. Covered: Lake Balaton, Hungarian wine, Sailing regatta, History and culture, Practical travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Train station concourse00:49 Tagore Promenade03:21 Mór Jókai Memorial House05:10 Kékszalag Port06:18 Beach park07:47 DOCK Bistro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balatonfured #LakeBalaton #HungarianSea #TagorePromenade #WineWeeks #Kekszalag #Sailing #Olaszrizling #Langos #HungaryTravel #BalatonUplands #SummerInHungary #TravelHungary #HungarianWine #BalatonfuredTrip #TihanyPeninsula #HungarianSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence spends his final full day in Budapest before heading west. He tackles the last bits of admin, hunts down a proper goulash lunch, soaks in the Széchenyi one more time, and takes a sunset walk to the Chain Bridge to say a proper goodbye to the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: Madal Cafe, Hell's Kitchen – Hungarian Restaurant, Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő, District XII – Hegyvidék, Chain Bridge, Szimpla Kert, District XIII. Covered: budapest food, thermal baths, apartment hunting, farewell, local culture, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Madal Cafe01:32 City street03:09 Steam hiss04:25 District XIII05:49 Chain Bridge06:57 Szimpla Kert A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #Hungary #BudapestTravel #HungaryTravel #SzechenyiBath #ThermalBath #Goulash #Gulyás #ChainBridge #Danube #RuinBar #SzimplaKert #DistrictXII #BudaHills #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #BudapestGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On his final day in Budapest before moving on, Bence ties up loose ends, savors a last thermal soak, and reflects on the city's rhythm, costs, and the road ahead. A bittersweet farewell to the capital that's starting to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: District XIII, Carlton Hotel Buda Castle, Lukács Thermal Bath, Fat Mama, OTP Bank, Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, Fisherman's Bastion. Covered: Last day in Budapest, Thermal bath visit, Bank account opening, Farewell walk, Costs and practical tips, Preparing to leave the city. Chapters:00:00 District XIII00:59 City street01:50 Carlton Hotel Buda Castle03:12 Fat Mama04:47 OTP Bank06:22 Shoes on the Danube07:38 Chain Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #BudapestTravel #Hungary #HungaryTravel #ThermalBaths #RuinBars #SzimplaKert #FishermansBastion #OTPBank #ShoesOnTheDanube #BudapestGuide #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #TravelEurope #SummerInBudapest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence escapes the August heat by hiking the Buda Hills, cooling off in a cave system and a thermal bath, then enjoying a quiet evening by the Danube. Along the way he shares costs for a coffee, a taxi, and a day of practical Budapest living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: Buda Hills, Normafa, Pál-völgyi cave system, Lukács fürdő, Mantra Specialty Coffee Minibar, Andrássy út, Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion. Covered: Buda Hills hiking, Cave exploring, Thermal bath culture, Ruin bar dining, Danube river evening walk, Budget and costs for a day. Chapters:00:00 Buda Hills01:44 Lukács fürdő02:38 Thermal bath03:52 Mantra Specialty Coffee Minibar05:34 Mazel Tov06:24 District VII07:33 Night balcony A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #BudapestTravel #Hungary #HungaryTravel #BudaHills #Normafa #PalVolgyiCave #LukacsFurdo #ThermalBath #RuinBar #MazelTov #ChainBridge #Danube #TravelEurope #HeatwaveTravel #BudapestFood #SmallTownLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence tackles the Buda hills and the Castle District on a 39-degree day, climbs the Fisherman's Bastion, and finds a leafy escape in the city's quieter corners. Plus: what a mid-range museum and a cold beer actually cost in high summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: Margaret Bridge, Halászbástya, Budavári Palota, Lukács fürdő, Shoes on the Danube, Pozsonyi út, Országház. Covered: Buda Castle District, Thermal bath culture, Local food and costs, Neighbourhood life in District XIII, Danube riverfront. Chapters:00:00 City street01:01 Halászbástya02:52 Budavári Palota04:13 Lukács fürdő05:42 Shoes on the Danube07:36 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #Budavar #FishermansBastion #LukacsFurdo #ThermalBaths #CastleDistrict #BudaSide #BudapestTravel #VisitBudapest #Hungary #HungaryTravel #Goulash #DanubeRiver #SummerInBudapest #TravelDiaries #ShoesOnTheDanube https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

On day three in Budapest, Bence tackles the practical side of settling in—banking, a transit pass, and a SIM—before taking a sunset walk along the Duna and a quiet evening in his new District XIII flat. He shares real costs and tips for newcomers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: Madal Cafe, OTP Bank, Yettel, Deák tér, Hősök tere, Andrássy út, Museum of Fine Arts, Old Mama - Goulash & Langosh Bar. Covered: banking in hungary, getting a sim card, bkk transit pass, budapest district xiii, ruin bar culture. Chapters:00:00 Budapest00:45 Yettel02:10 Deák tér03:13 Andrássy út04:32 Chain Bridge05:57 Dohány Street Synagogue07:36 St. Stephen's Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #BudapestTravel #Hungary #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #DigitalNomad #BudapestDiaries #RuinBars #Goulash #ThermalBaths #Danube #BudapestBanks #HungarianSIM #BKKPass #PublicTransportBudapest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Day two in Budapest: Bence gets settled in his new flat, tackles the heat with a dip in the Széchenyi baths, explores the ruin bars of District VII, and plots the weeks ahead—Sziget Festival, State Foundation Day, and a trip to the Danube Bend. Practical tips on costs, transit, and making the city home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő, Városliget, Vajdahunyad Castle, St. Stephen's Park, Pozsonyi út, Szimpla Kert, Madal Cafe, Chain Bridge. Covered: Settling in, Thermal baths, Ruin bars, Great Market Hall, District VII, District XIII. Chapters:00:00 Városliget03:37 Pozsonyi út05:24 Madal Cafe06:18 Chain Bridge07:09 Great Market Hall08:52 Shoes on the Danube memorial A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #HungaryTravel #SzechenyiBath #RuinBars #SzigetFestival #StateFoundationDay #Danube #GreatMarketHall #DistrictXIII #BudgetTravel #ExpatLife #ThermalBaths #BudapestFood #Travel2026 #HungarianCuisine #BudaCastle #FishermanBastion #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/

Bence lands at Ferenc Liszt Airport and dives straight into the chaos of an August Budapest. From the thermal baths to ruin bars, he gets his SIM card, opens a bank account, and figures out what it really costs to live here. A first taste of the city's high summer, and the start of a long stay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Hungary: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Hungary guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Hungary Travel Podcast with Bence Kovács. Bence Kovács is in Budapest, Hungary. Places in this episode: Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Danube River (Duna), Országház (Parliament), Fisherman's Bastion, Castle District, Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő, City Park (Városliget), District VII (Jewish Quarter). Covered: Arrival and Airport, Settling-in logistics, Budapest attractions, Cost of living, Summer weather, Neighborhood scouting. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:27 Quiet room02:39 New York Café04:12 Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő05:33 Mazel Tov06:56 District XIII A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Budapest #Hungary #BudapestTravel #HungaryTravel #BudapestExpat #SzechenyiBath #RuinBars #SzimplaKert #MazelTov #DigitalNomad #BudapestLiving #ThermalBath #Danube #CastleDistrict #GreatMarketHall #AugustInBudapest #FirstDayInBudapest #BudapestGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/hungary/