History of Modern Hungary

The foundations of the Hungarian state were established way back in the late ninth century, the story of Hungarian statehood is a complex one. How Hungary came to be is undeniably gripping and allows the keen traveller to further understand the rich culture of the country today.

Questions About Hungary for senior travellers

Odyssey has built up a reasonable knowledge bank to answer those burning questions about Hungary that travellers might have, as they make their plans to tour independently, or with us as part of a small group tour.

The Balkans: The Influence of the Land on its People

The Human History of the Balkans The aptly-named Balkan region comes from the Turkish word for “mountain“.  It was so named because of the vast number and expanse of the mountain ranges that have been millions of years in the making and stretch across several countries in south-eastern Europe, including the Balkan, Rhodope and Dinaric […]

Mature Travellers Discovering Hungary

Travellers Discover Hungary Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Austria. It is best-known for its capital Budapest, the country’s cultural and commercial centre and home to one-fifth of the country’s population. This article provides a historical framework for mature & senior travellers planning a visit […]