On this Day, in 1000: Stephen I was crowned as the first King of Hungary
On December 25, 1000 (or possibly on January 1, 1001), the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians, Stephen I, assertedContinue Reading
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Polish Christmas Recipes: Pierniczki świąteczne, the gingerbread cookies
Christmas time is here! Now if you’re a bit like us, you won’t care much for silly presents you don’tContinue Reading
Czech Republic launches state-funded spa and wellness vouchers
Prague, Czech Republic – As the economic impact of Covid-19 starts to kick in, governments around the world are launchingContinue Reading
Number of Chinese tourists in Hungary reached record-high in 2019
Budapest, Hungary – The number of Chinese tourists visiting Hungary reached an all-time high in 2019, the state-run news agencyContinue Reading
Will Czechs be able to travel abroad for their summer holidays?
Prague, Czech Republic – A few days after the Czech Republic unveiled a 5-step phased out plan to ease anti-coronavirusContinue Reading
5 Valentine’s date nights in and around Prague
Article written by Benny Water and originally published by Oko! Magazine, an official partner of Kafkadesk. valentine’s date prague PragueContinue Reading
Prague, Budapest and Bratislava ranked among best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve
Bratislava, Slovakia – Prague, Budapest and Bratislava have all been ranked among the best places in the world to celebrateContinue Reading
Budapest voted Europe’s Best Christmas Market ahead of Vienna and Gdańsk
Budapest, Hungary – After finishing second last year, the Hungarian capital’s Advent Feast at the Basilica was finally voted Europe’sContinue Reading
Poles to spend around €350 for Christmas this year
Warsaw, Poland – The Christmas shopping spree in Poland is poised to intensify this year, a new study has found,Continue Reading
Pol’and’Rock and Sziget shortlisted among best international festivals
Warsaw, Poland – The Pol’and’Rock and Sziget Festivals have been shortlisted among the best international and overseas festivals in theContinue Reading
Four travel tips from Prague for this winter
Prague, Czech Republic – Spending a winter vacation in Prague always makes for a lot of vivid impressions and isContinue Reading
Bratislava airport unveils new direct flights in winter schedule
Bratislava, Slovakia – Bratislava Airport released on Sunday its winter schedule and unveiled the new direct flights that will startContinue Reading
Czechs are the least extravagant holiday spenders in Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – According to data from the EU’s statistical office, Czechs are the most thrifty and economical populationContinue Reading
Poland: Gdansk introduces ‘Library on the Beach’ for summertime reads
Gdansk, Poland – Have you ever arrived at the beach, relishing in the prospect of spending a whole day sunbathingContinue Reading
Can Central Europeans afford going on holiday?
Prague, Czech Republic – How many Hungarians, Poles, Czechs and Slovaks can afford going on at least one holiday everyContinue Reading
Poland’s ‘Woodstock’ rock festival 2019 kicks off tomorrow
Warsaw, Poland – Pol’and’Rock Festival 2019, otherwise known as the ‘Polish Woodstock’ and recognized as one of the biggest openContinue Reading
Beyond Sziget: The Kafkadesk guide to smaller festivals in Hungary
Hungarian summers are ultimately characterised by the never-ending inflow of – mostly British – tourists, ready to enjoy the sun,Continue Reading
Slovakia’s High Tatras named best European destination 2019 by Lonely Planet
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia’s High Tatras mountain range was ranked best European destination 2019 on Lonely Planet’s annual list compiledContinue Reading
Croatia and Slovakia are main holiday destinations for Czech tourists
Brno, Czech Republic – As in previous years, Croatia remained the favourite holiday destination for Czech tourists in 2018. CroatiaContinue Reading
Budapest voted Best European Destination 2019
Budapest, Hungary – The capital of Hungary has been voted best place to travel in Europe for the 10th edition ofContinue Reading