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Budapest, Hungary
A Danube capital known for thermal baths and grand riverside architecture.
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Budapest, Budapest, Budapest
Hungary's currency is the forint. Some tourist places accept euros, but usually at a poor rate, with change given in forints.
The lesson
Pay by card or in forints rather than euros.
Széchenyi Baths, Budapest, Budapest
Thermal baths have their own rules, and some swimming pools ask for a swimming cap. Flip-flops and a towel are useful, and renting them adds up.
The lesson
Bring flip-flops, a towel and a cap if you plan to swim laps.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests paying with forints or by card to avoid poor exchange rates when using euros.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests packing flip-flops, a towel, and a swimming cap to avoid rental costs at thermal baths.
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