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tedy — Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:01 pm

Author: tedy

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:01 pm

Only 34 days before DOFUS 2.0! December 2nd will be here before we know dofus kamas. On dofus kamas pas cher every player will discover a completely new DOFUS experience. acheter des dofus kamas have to be content with the reports and forums. Even so achat dofus kamas, there¡¯s always a few of our dear players in the forums.

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jamvant — Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:20 pm

Author: jamvant

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:20 pm

Hey there …I would like to respond to some advertisements that have appeared in Budapest websites of some Budapest locals. my id is jjamvant at yahoodotcom. I would like someone based in Budapest to call them and ask them to give me their email addresses so I can write to them. Can you, or anyone you know do it – if yes, I’ll be glad to pay!! : JJ

NIGHTLIFE IN HUNGARY / HUNGARY NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

Hungary Info — Tue May 22, 2007 5:49 am

Author: Hungary Info

Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:49 am

NIGHTLIFE IN HUNGARY

GENERAL

One man's meat, it is often said, is another man's poison. The French have "chacun à son goût" and others may suggest "whatever turns you on." From eating and drinking well (and inexpensively) to classical music and opera to rock concerts and discos, Budapest offers pretty much as wide a choice of things to do as you'll find in any city of a comparable size.

Budapest has many nightclubs, bars, discos and casinos. There are about 24 cinemas in Budapest ranging from the 14-screen multiplex in West End City Centre down to small art movie houses. Cinemas in major towns show many English-language films.

During the summer months the popular Lake Balaton resort has a lively nightlife. Western Hungary in particular has a lot of very good wine cellars. Visitors would do well to search out traditional folk music and dancing, as the gypsy music which is so common in restaurants is not considered the ‘true’ folk tradition of the country.

You'll pay very little money to hear the Budapest Philharmonic at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Concerts are often held at the Vigado Concert Hall, though the acoustics could be better. Concerts are occasionally held in the domed hall of parliament, and Bach organ music is a delight to hear either in the castle's Matthias Church or the Basilica on the Pest side.

The magnificent Budapest Opera House stages regular performances, and seats are (by Western standards) exceedingly cheap. Besides the Opera House, performances are also staged at the 3,000-seat Erkel Theatre on Koztarsasag ter, near Keleti station. The Erkel tends to concentrate on Hungarian operas. During its season, the Operetta theatre on Nagymezo utca generally tends to stage Hungarian operettas.

Hungarians love their theatre and performances are usually well-attended. Of course, these tend to be predominantly in Hungarian. The Merlin Theatre (in Gerloczy utca 4, behind Deak ter), sponsored by the city council, puts on performances in English; these are either by visiting troupes or local ex-pat residents.

The expatriates make for Made Inn (on Andrassy ut, north of Oktagon) which has a nice patio and garden and where summer brings out large crowds. When groups like the Rolling Stones or U2 come to town, they play the Nepstadion, which has the largest seating capacity of any venue in the area.

PLACES TO UNWIND IN BUDAPEST

Almássy tér
VII. Almássy tér 6,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 352-1572
Website: www.almassy.hu

Bahnhof
VI. Váci út. 1 (behind Nyugati Train Station),
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 302-4751
Email: bahnhof@bahnhofmusic.hu
Website: www.bahnhofmusic.hu

Becketts
V. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út. 72,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 311-1033/ 5
Fax: (+36 1) 311-1034
Email: beckettskft@axelero.hu
Website: www.budapsetsun.com/becketts

Cotton Club
VI. Jókai ut. 26,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 354-0886
Email: cottoncl@axelero.hu
Website: www.cottonclub.hu

E-Klub
X. Népligeti út. 2,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 263-1614
Email: office@e-klub.hu
Website: www.e-klub.hu

Fonó Music Club
XI. Sztregova u. 3,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 206-5300

Mosselen Belgian Beer Café
XIII. Pannónia ut. 14,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 452-0535
Website: www.mosseien.hu

Rigoletto
XIII. Visegrádi ut. 9,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 237-0666
Fax: (+36 1) 237-0665
Email: rigoletto@rigoletto.hu
Website: www.rigoletto.hu

Rolling Rock Café
XI. Bartók Béla út. 76,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 385-3348
Email: info@chello.hu
Website: www.igmp.hu

Szóda
VII. Wesselényi ut. 18,
Budapest
Tel: (+36-70) 389-6463/ 2
Email: szoda@vnet.hu

FOOD & DINING IN HUNGARY / HUNGARY DINING GUIDE

Hungary Info — Tue May 22, 2007 5:05 am

Author: Hungary Info

Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:05 am

FOOD & DINING IN HUNGARY

GENERAL

There was a time not long ago when all Budapest had to offer its hoards of hungry tourists and locals were hundreds of traditional restaurants offering slabs of fatty breaded and fried pork, surly service and not a vegetable in sight. How times have changed!

Since 1990 and the new political system, restaurants, clubs, bars and cafés have begun appearing in the hundreds. Now, you can find more dishes than you can shake a chip at, involving every ingredient from whatever country that takes your fancy, from the high luxury of Gundel to the simple student handout, from Mongolian barbecued meat to Middle Eastern falafel chickpea balls and salad. You can eat anything and everything here from fast food (McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken) to long leisurely lunches for business or pleasure on the leafy terraces of Remiz or Feszek.

Table service is common, although there are many inexpensive self-service restaurants. A typical menu offers two or three courses at inexpensive rates. Fine dairy and pastry shops (cukrászda) offer light meals. Eszpresszó coffee bars and drink bars offer refreshments.

Hungarians love their cakes and Gerbeaud and Auguszt make some of the most mouth-watering pastries, desserts and torte. One thing to try is the Langos—a Hungarian delicacy. This deep-fried frisbee-sized doughnut is served with sour cream, grated cheese and a splash of garlic water dribbled from a jam jar using a twig and feather device. Such delights are more difficult to find these days, replaced by the all-pervasive burger, but you can still try one in vegetable or flea markets and these are an essential start to bargain hunting on a bitter winter's morning—preferably accompanied by a shot of powerful pear palinka (brandy).

National specialties

• Halászlé (fish soups).

• Goulash gulyás soup (Western goulash is called pörkölt or tokány).

• Stuffed vegetables.

• Sweet cakes.

• Gundel palacsinta (pancake).

• Goose liver.

• Paprikás csirke (paprika chicken).

• Kolbasz (spicy sausage).

• Samlói galuska (a sponge, chocolate, rum and cream dessert).

National drinks

• Tokaji (strong dessert wine).

• Bull’s Blood (strong red wine).

• Pálinka or barack (apricot brandy).

Tipping: 10 to 15 per cent is expected for nearly all services in restaurants, bars and clubs.

PLACES TO DINE IN BUDAPEST

Fausto's
VII. Dohány ut. 5,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 269-6806
Fax: (+36 1) 269-6806
Website: www.fausto.hu

Gundel
XIV. Állatkerti út. 2,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 468-4040
Fax: (+36 1) 363-1917
Email: info@gundel.hu
Website: www.gundel.hu

Horgásztanya
I. Fő ut. 27,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 212-3780
Fax: (+36 1) 225-8350

Kárpátia
V. Ferenciek tere 7-8,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 317-3596
Fax: (+36 1) 318-0591
Email: restaurant@karpatia.hu
Website: www.karpatia.hu

Képíró
V. Képíró u. 3,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 266-0430/ 25
Fax: (+36 1) 266-0425
Email: kepiro@hotmail.com
Website: www.kepirorestaurant.hu

La Fontaine
V. Mérleg ut, 10,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 317-3715
Fax: (+36 1) 318-8562
Website: www.lafontaine.hu

Lou Lou
V. Vigyázó Ferenc ut. 4,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 472-0595
Fax: (+36 1) 472-0595
Website: www.loulou.hu

Maharaja
III. Bécsi út 89-91,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 250-7544/ 388-6863
Fax: (+36 1) 388-6863
Email: maharaja@maharaja.hu
Website: www.maharaja.hu

Óceán Bár and Grill
V. Petőfi tér 3,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 266-1826
Website: www.oceanbargrill.com

Okay Italia
XIII. Szent István krt. 20,
Budapest
Tel: (+36 1) 349-2991/ 332-6960
Email: okayitalia@okayitalia.hu
Website: www.okayitalia.hu

SHOPPING IN HUNGARY / HUNGARY SHOPPING GUIDE

Hungary Info — Mon May 21, 2007 8:33 am

Author: Hungary Info

Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:33 am

SHOPPING IN HUNGARY

General

Imported brand-name clothing and electronic goods in Hungary tend to be overpriced. On the other hand, flowers and wine are a steal. Special purchases include embroideries, Herend and Zsolnay porcelain and national dolls.

Whether you want to experience East Asia meets Eastern Europe or you just want to buy an astonishingly cheap pair of socks, the Chinese market is worth a visit. Consisting of three to four narrow 600m-long aisles, this market is literally packed with just about every item of clothing and household appliance you could imagine, though the range is surprisingly limited. The quality of some produce is worthy of the 'Made in China' label and haggling is a must. 10 minutes from Blaha Lujza tér on tram N°28.

Petőfi Csarnok Bolhapiac flea market is one vast Magyar garage sale. Pirated CDs, old books and records, badges, coins and stamps. A fun place for souvenir hunting, or just looking through some of the collected consumer detritus of the past 20 years.

Shopping hours

Department stores are open from Mon-Sat 1000-1800. Food shops are open from Mon-Sat 0700-1800. Some shops open on Sundays.

Banking hours

Mon-Fri 1030-1400 (Hungarian National Bank); Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1300 (merchant banks).

Currency

Hungarian Forint (HUF) = 100 fillér. Notes are in denominations of HUF20,000, Ft10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 200. Coins are in denominations of HUF100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. A large number of commemorative coins in circulation are legal tender.

Currency exchange

Currency can be exchanged at hotels, banks, bureaux de change, airports, railway stations, travel agencies and some restaurants throughout the country. Automatic exchange machines are available in Budapest and other main tourist centres. Credit and debit cards can be used to withdraw money from ATMs, which operate 24 hours. Visitors should retain all exchange receipts, as it is illegal to change money on the black market.

Credit & debit cards

It is possible to withdraw cash by credit card at more than 3200 post offices. American Express, Cirrus, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, Eurocard, JCB and EnRoute are accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Traveller's cheques

Accepted in some stores and banks, but not all. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Currency restrictions

The import of local currency is limited to Ft200,000, provided the amount is declared on arrival. The export of local currency is limited to Ft200,000 and must be declared. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, provided amounts greater than Ft1,000,000 are declared. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on import and should be made no longer than three months after import. There is no compulsory money exchange. Hungarian currency can be re-exchanged for up to 50 per cent of the officially exchanged sum (but not more than US$450) at any authorised office or branch of the National Savings Bank.