Hungary

Budapest

The Budapest On Foot post covers some of the sights of the city, the architecture, two hostels, eateries, parks and other interesting places.

Koppány Pines Nature Stays and Camping

I was invited to stay at this fantastic camp site by my friend Deby. Run with her husband, Mark, it is in a beautiful, rural part of the country, not far from Siófuk on Balaton Lake (less than an hour in the car, approximately 2-3 hours by public transport), and Budapest, the capital city (2 hours by car, 3-4 hours by bus).

There is a vintage caravan, a cottage/lodge, and space for tents (lots of fire pits), as well as camper vans with squeaky clean showers and toilet facilities. There is a charming outdoor eating area and Garden Tearoom with an infusion bar (all homemade), plus a pizza oven with meals using ingredients from their veg plot, with a swimming pool. I can personally vouch for the delicious breakfast and evening meal including yummy nettle soup. With access to a nearby lake (fishing) and foraging and other activities, it is as much for local people as visitors.