Synopses & Reviews
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you
really need to know when traveling in Budapest.
In this guide, you'll find a thorough exploration of Europe's most underrated city. Soak with Hungarians in a thermal bath, sample paprika at the Great Market Hall, and take a romantic twilight cruise on the Danube. Wander through the opulence of Budapest's late-19-century Golden
About the Author
Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. Rick produces a public television series
(Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show
(Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast
(Rick Steves Audio Europe); writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column; organizes guided tours that take thousands of travelers to Europe annually; and offers an information-packed website (RickSteves.com). With the help of his hardworking staff of 80 at Europe Through the Back Doorand#151;in Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattleand#151;Rick's mission is to make European travel fun, affordable, and culturally broadening for Americans.
Cameron Hewitt writes and edits guidebooks for Rick Stevesand#8217; Europe. He first visited Budapest on a lark in 1999and#133;and now he canand#8217;t stay away. From Budapestand#8217;s colorful and quirky history, to its grandiose architecture, to its mouthwatering food, to its uniquely enjoyable thermal baths, Cameron canand#8217;t get enough of this enthralling, enigmatic, exhilarating city. When heand#8217;s not on the road, Cameron lives in Seattle with his wife, Shawna.