Budapest & Prague
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Budapest & Prague
I have 5 days to spend between the two. Which would you give 3 days and which would you give 2?
Edit: it'll be the spring around mid-May.
Edit: it'll be the spring around mid-May.
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Really open for whatever, I actually think given what you said I will do 3 nights in BUD and 2 in PRG so I can do a Friday in one and Sat in the other instead of what would be Fri/Sat/Sun all in PRG.
#5
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Agree with the above. I preferred Budapest. I spent 5 days in each city. Prague is a fascinating city with a lot of history, but it reminded me of Barcelona or Lisbon, in that it's become a tourist factory and doesn't seem to function as an actual city. Budapest seems to be off the beaten path and there's alot to discover.
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I also much prefer Budapest over Prague. Budapest is a working city, with all its flaws on full display. Prague felt like a Disneyland to me, with just tourist junk everywhere. You should see both though.... Some people prefer Prague for that exact reason... I just felt it was phony.
Last edited by tatterdema; Nov 17, 2014 at 10:38 am
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I went to the Gellert baths in Budapest. Not gay at all - mostly men in their 60s+ - but a very cool experience in a gorgeous setting.
I liked both Budapest and Prague, but went to Prague 10+ years ago so I'm sure it's changed.
I liked both Budapest and Prague, but went to Prague 10+ years ago so I'm sure it's changed.
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So I'm there next week for 3 nights BUD & 2 nights PRG.
Anything in terms of bars, clubs, etc to be on the look for? Or more anything to AVOID? Am I going to walk in and find a Hire A Bel-Ami Boy night?
Anything in terms of bars, clubs, etc to be on the look for? Or more anything to AVOID? Am I going to walk in and find a Hire A Bel-Ami Boy night?
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I'd say Budapest. Great baths but not many gay venues. Gay nightlife in Budapest is more event based, so I recommend checking out www.qalendar.hu for gay and lesbian parties. I think the selection of music is better in Budapest. You get lot of pop stuff but also proper techno parties with nice people.