HUThe article discusses the historical trends of summer vacations in Budapest over the past 150 years, focusing on the social and economic aspects of leisure travel during this period. It references archival documents held by Budapest City Archives, including personal accounts of wealthy citizens who took extended trips abroad, such as to Trieste, Paris, and other European destinations. These records include examples like Havasi Endre’s trip to the 1867 World Fair, the Gergelyi family’s three-month paid vacation, and the Selmeci couple’s first visit to Western Europe in 1965. The article also highlights the role of private archives and the increasing trend of individuals entrusting their personal documents to the city archive, emphasizing the cultural and historical value of these materials, particularly photographs related to holidays.
Bias read (Center): The article presents an objective overview of historical data and archival findings without overt ideological framing. While it touches on class distinctions (e.g., 'jómódú budapestiek'—wealthy Budapest residents), it does not take a partisan stance on contemporary political issues. The focus is on
