Background: Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.
May 14th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest We arrived in Budapest today via a 3 hour train from Vienna. Vienna was beautiful but quite touristy and expensive. I'm glad we only spent a couple nights there. So far Budapest seems pretty cool and ... [full story]
May 14th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest this post is for all the people that i just added to my list without their permission. if you remember me, either fondly or poorly, i invite you to watch my adventure. ... [full story]
May 14th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest Just got back from the spa. Just as good as the last, but still no massage. i underestimated how many people were into it and would have had to hang around for 4 more hours. ill live. the thermal ... [full story]
May 14th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest Well, this is my last full day in budapest. Its been a really great time. Of the 3 travel buddies ive made, one was hungarian. and last night he took us to his uncles house for a traditional home-s ... [full story]
May 13th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest ....maanantai-iltana muuten käveltiin Váci Utcalle Szent Mihály Templomille (kirkolle, joka on alunperin rakennettu jo 1230, mutta sittemmin tuhoutunut muutamaan kertaan ja tämä viimeisin versio on 17 ... [full story]
May 13th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest I slept like a log last night. I was so tired i passed up and invitation for free beer. im serious. today ill do some more sightseeing and wind my way to another bath house, hopefully getting a ma ... [full story]
May 12th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest I just got back from one of the bath houses they have out here, and my god! the thermal baths were around 70 degrees. so relaxing. i soaked for around 3 hours and turned into a prune. the gellert ... [full story]
May 11th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest Täällä ollaan jo kuin kotona! Jaana käy Kauppahallissa ostoksilla ja kokkaa kaikenlaisia dieettiimme sopivia keitoksia... Eilen tehtiin Co au vin a la Montignac, paellaa ja uunikasviksia. Kaikista tul ... [full story]
May 11th 2008Europe » Hungary » Budapest » Pest Budapest. it looks good so far. i got up this here this morning and its really neat. i treked up this pretend mountain and took some wicked pics. unfortunately the web service isnt so great so il ... [full story]
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