Beautiful and useful. Practical, but gives you a new perspective. Here you’ll find stories from Budapest and across Europe — reports from events, glimpses of everyday life, and reflections that place it all into cultural context. Melì Marvel brings together thoughtful storytelling and beautiful photography.

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Budapest: Love Affair by Candlelight Supper

What is it like to live in Budapest right now? A candlelight supper on the Pesti Rakpart shows the city’s resilience, community spirit, and evolving identity. A little story of a night of candlelight that Hyacinth Bucket herself might even approve of. :)

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Steam Rides, Castle Picnic, and Victorians on Smartphones – A Day Trip to Gödöllő, Hungary in Style

My intro to steam trains, a royal castle picnic, and Victorian characters with smartphones — all wrapped into one spring day near Budapest. Family-friendly, camera-ready, and full of unexpected contrasts.

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