No matter where you choose to intern in Hungary, you will more often than not be left speechless (and not because you can’t speak the language). The landlocked status and shared borders has caused Hungary to absorb a diversity of cultural influences throughout history that stems from its auspicious geographical setting. This makes Hungary is a treasure trove of hidden gems, causing interns to implement a double take as a part of their daily routine.

Budapest. Up until 1873, Buda and Pest were two cities on the opposite sides of the river Danube, with distinctive characteristics. Buda encompassed the natural beauty of the city, while Pest contained the urban center and the iconic Parliament building. Now, this city boasts the best combination of work and play. After unwinding from a hard work week reveling in the nightlife, in the morning, join locals in “taking the waters” (dubbed the best hangover cure) in one of the many natural thermal hot springs scattered across the city.

Because roughly one-third of Hungarians live in Budapest, most interns are limited to the city. But for the trailblazers and torchbearers always looking to devise a plan to stray off the beaten path, have no fear. Hungary conceals much of its exotic nature in some of the more remote cities. Mark down Debrecen, Miskolc, and Szeged in your travel log as cities where you can spend your weekend off within a more intimate cultural landscape.