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Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, and in the heart of the country. Budget airlines now connect it to several countries, making it a great option for international visitors looking for something different.  Debrecen is full of wonderful markets. The flower market certainly awakens the senses, and the annual flower carnival which takes place in mid-August brightens up the city with incredible floral compositions.  The food market is also a wonderful place to wander round. Stallholders start at 6am, and ply their trade until early afternoon. Try the peppers stuffed with cabbage, ground meat and spices.  Top tip: A hot spring was discovered on the outskirts of the city in the late 1820s, and since then spa culture has been a hugely important part of life in Debrecen. Head north of the town centre to a complex of adventure baths. There are waterfalls; grottoes, and both indoor and outdoor pools with water flowing at steamy 34-38 degrees.  ...

I love finding places that are remote, beautiful and a little bit different, and today we're off to the countryside in Hungary.  The  Káli  Art Inn is situated in the  Káli  basin, in Western Hungary. It's around two hours from Budapest, and is a great place in which to forget the outside world! It offers around 20 rooms in four different buildings, surrounded by a beautiful, well kept garden. Photo courtesy of  Káli  Art Inn The main building (which was restored in 1996) and cottages are decorated with wonderful art and are not only in a peaceful location, but it has a great history. It was an officers' mess at the turn of the century, and high ranked soldiers who were stationed in this area enjoyed their evening meals in the house - which is exactly what happens today. Photo courtesy of  Káli  Art Inn The food is very traditional with Hungarian breads, meat and cheese for breakfast. At lunch and dinner, you don't get a menu - ...