Water runs through life in Hungary like no other place I have seen. In Budapest, the Danube River is an artery of the city, crossed by bridges and carrying barges and boats. Lake Balaton is the ...

It is Hungary's annual "Tisza blooming" - millions of mayflies mating on the Tisza River. Reuters Adult mayflies emerge from their underwater life, mate and then die in the space of a few hours.

Along its Budapest shores, travelers will find iconic sights like the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle. Recent visitors highly recommend checking out the Danube River on foot or by boat.