The Festetics were a Hungarian noble family attested since the 17 century, that included even a prince. Their wealth came from farming large plantations, in connection to which they made some philanthropic actions, like building a hospital or agricultural colleges. They were also supporters of culture, as the large library inside the palace shows, with […]

Balaton Lake is Hungary’s greatest water amusement, but it’s hardly a picturesque place. What the flat landscape of a lake surrounded by scarce vegetation lacks, the locals made up by good organization and hospitality. Many of the villages around the lake are turned into resorts, taking advantage of the patches of sand beach, others provide […]