Joseph Martin wrote: "From: "Martin, Joseph" <MartinJo@lewisu.edu> Subject: Seeking tour guide in Budapest and Pecs I would like to plan my first visit to Hungary in 2006. I would be interested in locating a guide for a private tour for two people at a reasonable rate. I would like to visit the historical places in Budapest and Pecs and the nearby small village of my ancestors. I would appreciate any suggestions and contact information. Joseph Martin Romeoville, IL" Joseph, I have no knowledge of tour guides in Hungary. However, if you are accustomed to driving in traffic in USA, you would not have trouble driving in Hungary. We reserved a rental car before leaving USA (1992 & our first trip to Europe), and drove Germany, Austria, Hungary. Budapest is an international type city where you easily find people who can understand English. We took an English-speaking bus tour from literature available in hotels, etc., and walked to several places. Budapest is in the northern part of Hungary and Pecs in the southern part, but it appears to be a rather large city as well. The roads are similar to our Federal highways and easily traveled, especially Budapest to Pecs. If your 'small village' is nearby Pecs, perhaps you could locate a Hungarian guide from there. Buy a Hungarian roadmap in English and a book on Hungary such as Fodors from you local library, online, or elsewhere and decide what you want to see before you go. The countryside is beautiful as well. Just my suggestion. Good luck on your trip! Let us hear about your visit when you return. They are always most interesting from each individual's point of view. Sue Schumpf