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Recipe: Hot Wine (Mulled Wine)

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    The LARGEST Medicinal Baths in Europe: The Széchenyi Spa

    written by Kimi
    The LARGEST Medicinal Baths in Europe: The Széchenyi Spa

    If you do ANYTHING in Budapest, Hungary–you MUST block out an entire afternoon to go to the Széchenyi Thermal Baths! Look how gigantic it is–with 18 outdoor & indoor pools!

    It’s family-friendly, girls’ or guys’ trip friendly, bachelor/bachelorette destination, & a romantic adventure for the couples out there!

    I LOVED it. I spent a good 6 hours there! I started with a massage, grabbed a delicious Hungarian meal inside of the spa, AND shared some piping hot mulled wine and a Piña colada at the bar RIGHT by the outdoor thermal bath. I was so excited I just stayed in the outdoor pool! It does not matter what time of year you go! I went in one of the coldest months in Budapest: February, and still enjoyed myself with restorative waters heated from 81-100°F.

     

    TIPS: Know Before You Go!
    • Yes, you can spend the WHOLE day there! They have cheap, yet delicious, warm Hungarian food and fountain drinks right inside the spa; and a bar with delicious cocktails, hot wine and beer!
    • You can rent towels and bathrobes at the spa.
    • They have free plastic bag dispensers for your wet clothes.
    • Bring sandals, and cover up all the goodies in your swimwear! No nudity here!
    • They have public blow dryers on the walls.
    • It is ONLY 17€ to enter the spa! You have to buy everything else separately.
    • It was ONLY 130€ ($160) TOTAL for my fiancé and I for a 60-min couple’s massage, VIP entrance to the spa, 2 cabins and all-day use of the baths.
    • You can rent a little cabin (pictured below), to change and to hang your clothes and hold all of your stuff. It opens with the wristband they give you–super secure!
    • A lot of the employees speak English!

    I bought my ticket through Trip Advisor online, I as met inside by someone to guide me to the massage wing. It’s so gigantic, there’s no way I would have found it on my own.

    Getting There

    It’s super easy! Right on Metro Line 1, the yellow line, there is a stop called “Széchenyi Fürdõ”. The metro stop drops you off right there–just a couple steps away! Or you can take a taxi, I always prefer the cheaper route. 🙂

    Heads up–It didn’t seem very parking friendly. I’d leave the rental!

     

     

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    City Guide: Paris

    by Kimi December 27, 2017

    Paris is INCREDIBLE! All around you, you will find beauty, world-class restaurants, museums and architecture. WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE: Transportation Travel Tips How Much to Budget Daily Things To Do Places to…

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    City Guide: Rome

    by Kimi December 18, 2017

    WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE: Transportation Travel Tips How Much to Budget Daily Things To Do Places to Eat or Drink Culture (Fashion, Tips to Navigate the Culture, etc.)   Main Airport: Rome Ciampino-…

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    Free Things To Do When in Rome

    by Kimi December 13, 2017

    When in Rome, you’ll find that it is quite a romantic place. The smell of basil, fresh pizza, and the warm caress of coffee can be felt in almost every piazza. As you…

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    European Spanish vs Latin American Spanish: 20 Differences!

    by Kimi November 23, 2017

    When I first moved to Madrid, Spain at the beginning of August 2017, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the country, and also by all the cultural differences, especially in the…

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    Teaching Abroad in Spain: A Day in the Life

    by Kimi October 30, 2017

     Hola! I know everyone is just itching to know what it’s like to be an auxiliar, or an English language and cultural assistant. The picture above is with my 4th graders in…

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