So, Budapest. Stunning women and (my glw informs me), equally good-looking men,

[Burney]

Went 2 months ago, one of the best city breaks I have ever had

Yes. Also, it's Europe's second largest producer of foie gras, so there's loads of animal cruelty-enriched treats to be had. I had a trio of foie gras for my birthday up in the Castle district that was absolutely splendid.

[Pokster]

Yes. Also, it's Europe's second largest producer of foie gras, so there's loads of animal cruelty-enriched treats to be had. I had a trio of foie gras for my birthday up in the Castle district that was absolutely splendid.

We stayed in a lovely little Hotel up there Baltazar i think it was called, 250 yds to the Castle but no tourists by the hotel

[Burney]

We stayed in a lovely little Hotel up there Baltazar i think it was called, 250 yds to the Castle but no tourists by the hotel

Yes, I did think it would be nice to stay in the Castle district, but wondered whether having to either climb back up there or get the Funicular every time one went exploring might have limited one.

We compromised and stayed in the Art'otel next to the Danube opposite the Houses of Parliament. Lovely location, nice hotel and ridiculously reasonable.

[Pokster]

Yes, I did think it would be nice to stay in the Castle district, but wondered whether having to either climb back up there or get the Funicular every time one went exploring might have limited one.

We compromised and stayed in the Art'otel next to the Danube opposite the Houses of Parliament. Lovely location, nice hotel and ridiculously reasonable.

We walked back once, otherwise we used a bus or taxi... hotel was very cheap for how good it was