The end of summer always initially feels like a bummer, but once you've gotten over your summer scaries, it's basically nothing but blue skies, pumpkin spice lattes, and hygge-inducing clothing ahead.

Budapest's thermal baths have been soothing souls for centuries. These mineral-rich waters melt away stress, provide muscle relief and improve circulation after even a short soak. There are more than ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary’s vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

Visit Budapest's historic pools for a classic thermal-soak experience and see why Rick Steves loves its steamy ambiance more ...

Judging from Budapest, they may be right: The city has 123 natural springs and about two dozen thermal baths. The baths are actually a part of the health-care system. Doctors regularly prescribe ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary's vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

For me, splashing and relaxing in Budapest's thermal baths is the city's top attraction. Though it might sound daunting, bathing in Budapest is far more accessible than you'd think. Tourists are ...

It was cold outside in Budapest on the day I visited Széchenyi Bath (or fürdő in Hungarian), a Neo-baroque-style bathhouse built in 1913. Snow flurries were intermittent and wondrous, the chill broken ...

Among the many reasons to visit Budapest, Hungary, there's one that stands out the most. Known as the "City of Baths" and "Spa City," Budapest is particularly unique for being the only remaining ...

The buzz about Budapest has been steadily building since Hungary joined the European Union in 2004. Tourists and multinational companies alike have gravitated to the city's humming core. But the ...

Traditionally celebrated for its thermal baths and baroque grace, Budapest now brims with studios and galleries as a generation of globally schooled creatives returns home ...