146 Hungary: Beyond Budapest

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Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

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🗓️ 17 August 2008

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Filled with a proud Imperial history, friendly formality, hundreds of hot springs, and some of Europe's spicier home cooking, Hungary is a cultural goulash. Rick explores options for getting beyond the busy capital of Budapest into the heart of Hungary's countryside. Tour guide Peter Polczman takes travelers' calls highlighting the scenic Danube Bend, Lake Balaton, and the proud winemaking town of Eger, famous for its strong "bull's blood" wine. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	With nearly a thousand hot springs, famously strong red wine, and a
0:05.2	history as spicy as its peppers, a trip through the Hungarian countryside can be a
0:09.5	delight.
0:10.5	Hi I'm Rick Steeves. Today we're getting an insider's guide to Hungary, especially its quirky small
0:16.3	towns and resort spas outside its bustling capital city of Budapest. Joining us today is Hungarian
0:22.4	tour guide Peter Polzman. He'll field your calls as we plan
0:25.8	a Hungarian holiday in the heart of Europe's civilized cafe culture. As a proud Hungarian,
0:31.4	Peter will help us understand his country's rich culture and history,
0:35.0	from the nomadic Magyars to the Gentile Habsburgs, through a troubled communist age,
0:40.0	and right up to the cutting edge European Union of today.
0:43.0	And we'll hear some of your stories of travel in the Hungarian back roads.
0:48.0	We're going heavy on the paprika as we explore the Hungarian countryside beyond Budapest.
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1:14.0	I'm Rick Steves, this is Travel with Rick Steves, and today we're traveling to
1:19.1	Hungary and in order to do that well, we need some Hungarian help.
1:22.6	I've imported a brilliant Hungarian guide
1:25.3	who's sitting right across from me,
1:26.9	Peter Polzman from Budapest.
1:29.6	Peter, thanks for joining us.
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