One of my favourite pastimes is watching all the life in and around our home. The pond especially has proven to be a true oasis in this dry land. In no time at all, we’ve welcomed several frog species, a European green toad, and hundreds of birds (including 200 sparrows, wagtail, yellow wagtail, goldfinch, crested…
Our own fruit and vegetable production is still limited, but thanks to an abundance of fruit from neighbours, we are experimenting with preserving, bottling and drying. We do have our own walnuts and cherries, and one day we would like to distil our own pálinka.
Homemade wooden outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, mobile bar, gas stove, barbecue, and solar water heater. Not perfect, but functional and cozy for eating and drinking in the garden with a view of the pool. Your company makes it complete!
Discover Hungary’s complex history in Budapest by delving into the dark 20th century. Visit the Jewish quarters, the Great Synagogue and the Shoes Memorial for an impressive experience about the Holocaust. The Terror Háza Museum highlights the Nazi and Communist periods, while Memento Park preserves Communist statues. Learn about the silent resistance of Hungarians and their resilience. A fascinating people with a history full of nuances, where no story is black and white.
Two very different history lessons, but both involving children and trains.
A day of sailing on Lake Balaton with a rented Scholtz 22. Calm waters, perfect weather, ideal for 2-4 people. Rental company 30 minutes away, affordable and flexible.
Have you heard of the term ‘digital nomad’? These are people who telework, but not from a fixed ‘home’. By working online, they are free to choose where they work – as long as there is a good internet connection. This allows them to work from Spain for a few months and then from Thailand…
On Easter Saturday, we cycled from Balatonfűzfő along Lake Balaton to Balatonalmádi. The tour, with an elevation gain of around 500 metres, requires good physical condition due to the challenging slopes. We climbed the Csere-hegy and Somlyó-hegy observation towers via good cycle paths, enjoyed the nature and rest stops, and returned to the start via a restaurant and a steam locomotive.
There are two castles in Várpalota. One dates back to the Middle Ages and played an important role in the fight against the Turks. Construction of the second castle began in 1721 by the Zichy family. Since 2004, the second castle has housed the Trianon Museum. The Trianon Museum is the only institution in the…
In the vicinity of Várpalota, near the Bakony Mountains, there are beautiful, well-maintained walking and cycling trails, ideal for trips in April and October. The Mapy app makes it easier to find routes than Google Maps. A favourite walk is the 10 km trip to the ruins of Bátorkő vára, via the ‘red cross’ path and back along the ‘red stripes’ cycle path. Plants such as blue iris, vinca and wild garlic grow here in the wild, giving off a strong scent.
