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12 treasured traditional and new-wave Budapest souvenirs
From elegant porcelain plates or a bottle of golden Tokaji Aszú to a cute card game and a chic city map, here are a dozen timelessly tasteful Magyar mementos.
From elegant porcelain plates or a bottle of golden Tokaji Aszú to a cute card game and a chic city map, here are a dozen timelessly tasteful Magyar mementos.
Save the planet from plastic pollution by purchasing creative cloth bags decorated with Budapest scenery, animal patterns, Hungarian motifs, and much more.
Despite the Internet’s ubiquity, the written word is still revered at a variety of long-standing stores around Hungary’s capital that specialize in used books.
Simple cement is becoming one of the trendiest materials used by contemporary designers to form one-of-a-kind clocks, jewelry, USB flash drives, and much more.
Following up on our recent article highlighting unique Magyar-made products for men, here is our collection of cool potential presents for discerning women.
Still haven’t got those stocking stuffers yet? Our eleventh-hour shopping suggestions provide plenty of ideas for getting unique presents all over Budapest.
Hungary boasts one of Europe’s most dynamic contemporary design scenes, and these markets and pop-up shops offer avant-garde products for the holiday season.
From cinnamon-scented trinkets to vibrantly glazed ceramics and even succulent sausages, the city’s festive markets offer a huge variety of traditional treats.
We visited some of Budapest’s best shops to find unique Magyar-made items for the special guys in your life, ranging from wooden wallets to concrete clocks.
Top off your unique style with a variety of caps created by Magyar designers, providing extraordinary crowning touches to all types of cold-weather couture.
Avoid wintertime illnesses by maintaining a steady intake of healthy and nutritious juices made with fresh fruits and vegetables – and they taste good, too!
Check out these contemporary handicrafts by diverse local artisans, all available at a quirky downtown pop-up shop that will now be open through Christmas.
If you like wearing your boyfriend’s sweater, or don’t mind carrying around your girlfriend’s backpack, you’ll love these stylish pieces by Magyar designers.
Several young and talented Magyar designers create cool jewelry that affordably enhances a variety of outfits – here are some appealing value-priced picks.
With the summertime music-festival scene now in full swing, check out these five local clothing producers providing creative apparel for the ideal odd outfit.
For over a century, seltzer remains a staple of dining and drinking establishments citywide – here are some places where this tradition is still flowing strong.
From colorful pouches for perfect picnics to handmade toys for outdoor games, these stylish Magyar-made goods take sun-kissed summer days to the next level.
The design culture of Scandinavia is influential around the world, and it has certainly inspired several Magyar designers as well. Here are our five favorites.
From established multimedia mavens to start-up online journals, these chic Budapest-based blogs are worth bookmarking if you want sneak peeks into local trends.
Getting around Budapest by bike is fast, efficient, and cool – especially when riders are properly equipped with these locally produced accessories and wares.
We all know that designer purses, clutches, and backpacks aren’t cheap, but all of these Magyar-made bags are great long-term investments in style.
When shopping at any of these stylish independent boutiques that are located in residential buildings, we feel like houseguests at a designer’s home studio.
Promoting a dynamic global economy here in Hungary, all of these organizations boost commerce in Budapest with professional support and stimulating events.
If you seek tasty treats from home (even if that’s on the other side of the planet) and/or fine Hungarian foodstuffs, here are some delicious destinations.
Draw, take notes, write a diary, or start a planner! Here are the best notebooks made by independent artisans in Budapest, ready for all of your creative needs.