Travel & Transport
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Bangkok floods: what to know if travelling to Thailand
In late September, heavy rainfall brought Bangkok’s transport network to a standstill, while Suvarnabhumi Airport saw flight cancellations and a baggage backlog. We have gathered what you should know if you are about to travel to Thailand now, or are already there.
2026-09-29 · 5 min read
M49 to Romanian border: first section due in 2026
Construction of the border-area section of the M49 expressway is set to continue under a new timetable. According to Portfolio, the target date for the 17.6-kilometre second phase is 30 June 2029. The first phase between the M3 motorway and Ököritófülpös is expected to open in autumn 2026. Here is what that means for travellers heading towards Satu Mare.
2026-09-28 · 5 min read
999 HUF day ticket on 22 September: where it works
During European Mobility Week, a 999 HUF Car-Free Day ticket can be used on regional MÁV, Volánbusz, HÉV and GYSEV services on 22 September. Meanwhile, Budapest will hold a car-free weekend on 19-20 September with road closures and programmes, so it is worth planning ahead.
2026-09-17 · 5 min read
2027 motorway vignettes: expected prices and key facts
Based on current calculations, motorway vignettes in Hungary may see only a moderate price rise in 2027. The broad scale of the annual national and county fees can already be estimated, but the final amounts will be set by the official publication.
2026-09-16 · 5 min read
Where the asphalt ends: the Harghita mountains by buggy
In the Harghita mountains the destination is not the only experience — the road itself is. A buggy tour brings you closer to the terrain: forest tracks, muddy ruts and panoramas that open up out of nowhere, for beginners and seasoned off-roaders alike.
August 31, 2026 · 6 min
Traveling on a Small Budget
How to explore new countries without draining your bank account?
April 14, 2026 · 5 min read