May I tell you about a town call Pápa?
May I tell you about a small town called Pápa in North West Hungary? I recently spent a week there and although there isn´t much information available about it on the internet, it´s well worth a visit. In fact, after having visited quite a number of not-so-big-towns lately, I´m beginning to realize that the best way to understand Europe is to venture off the beaten path. Generally, locals have more time and patience with travelers, and there´s way less tourist traps and other distractions. So, Pápa. I´m here for work, but one morning I borrow a bicycle and I bike up and down the streets. I stop to take photographs, admire old buildings and talk to the villagers. The younger generations of Hungarians speak good English. When there's a linguistic break down, we greet and smile, and that´s fine, too. Most tourists visit Pápa during summer to experience the Pápa Thermal Camping where you can enjoy hot springs and spa treatments. The other main attraction is the Esterhazy Castle from
