We’re all feeling the crunch these days. So I’m going to post info on one of our cheap European Stag Destinations every so often, to help you decide which one is best for you.
This week it’s all about Budapest!!!

First of all, Hungary is not yet on the Euro, so your Pound goes a lot further. Other Central European Euro zone countries have become less popular with stags because of the exchange rate, but Budapest still represents very good value for money.

So, we’ve added Hostels to the list of accommodation choices. So what if it doesn’t include breakfast?! Who the hell gets up that early any way on a stag do? Get straight out of bed and go to the pub. All the hostels we use are in the thick of it, downtown, central - you’ve got the idea - right? You’ll be sharing big rooms with lots of beds (4, 6, 8 or 12 beds) but once again - who cares?! You shouldn’t be sleeping on a stag do anyways. Price is 55 GBP per person all year round for two nights. This price also includes round-trip airport transfers and a six-hour guided pub crawl. You really can’t do better than that lads! Click here for more info - Budapest Hostel Package. This leaves the bulk of the stag kitty for beers, bullets and babes.

If you still want the comforts of a hotel, that’s where our budget package comes in. You’ll still be staying in centrally located 2 and 3 star hotels, just sharing triples or quads. The rooms are ensuite, breakfast is included, as are the usual Stag Republic perks (pretty guides, airport transfers and pub crawl) Click here for prices and full info - Budapest Budget Package

Please remember, the words hostel and budget do not mean we cut corners on quality. We still provide top guides, top transfers and top local knowledge and advice. After all memories are not made from which hotel you stay in but the quality time spent with your mates shooting guns, drinking beers and chatting up the ladies.

Credit Crunch Strippers - Beautiful strippers with half the teeth… Just kidding! Just Kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!

Helen and Josey went to meet Stag Republic’s Riga tour manager a little while back, here are some pictures from that fun trip:

Above, Tamara and Josey are getting some work done. Hey this is serious work people!

Josey and Tamara are standing in front of a monument so important in Riga, that they have top-secret-special-forces-soldiers standing guard. Weeeelll, kind of… This is actually a monument to heroes killed in action during the Latvian War of Independence. The inscription reads For Fatherland and Freedom. Apparently the guards are actually there to keep people from pissing on the monument. So keep your willies tucked safely away staggers!

You are now privy to Tamara’s secret to staying slim: Eat three larger-than-a-baby-elephant pizzas a day! Yum Yum!

The picture on the left is the Powder Tower otherwise known as Pulvertornis. This tower started it’s life as the Sand Tower but when it became storage for gun powder, the people saw fit to rename it. In the picture on the right, Tamara and Josey are trying to be serious again. How boring.

Tamara is already in party mode! Elizabete (behind Tamara in the picture on the left) is taking a short nap, however, before the party begins.

No better way to start an evening of drinking than to fill up the stomach first. Some delicious Latvian food does the trick!

Oh boy… here we go. The shots have been ordered and lined up. Helen hits it like a pro!

Double Oh, boy! Drunken darts. Josey got the dart between the fingers. Just a bit of skin came off. Next up - tequila body shots!!!

What’s better for a hangover than a trip to the beach for some fresh sea air?! So we hopped on the train and went to Jurmala beach. It was only about half an hour from Riga and totally worth the trip. Gorgeous sandy beaches and beautiful blue sky.

Helen just kept right on partying when she returned to Budapest. She made friends with some happy stags. The DJ played some good tunes because everyone was dancing! In the end, we don’t reeeeeally want to know what Helen is pointing at… Contact us for more info on rockin’ and rollin’ Riga Stag Weekends on 0800 011 2562.

Introducing fabulous, fantastic Flora, one of the most fun and fearless femme fatales in Budapest:

How long you’ve been working as a guide for Stag Republic?
Two years

What’s your favourite music or artists?
Arcade Fire, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins

Favourite movies?
Black Hawk Down, Pulp Fiction

Interests/hobbies? what are your passions?
Traveling, sports

Favourite stag/hen activity?
Stag dinners - there’s nothing like being stuck in a cellar with 20 guys. Also the boat cruise down the Danube (for similar reasons )

What do you dislike?
Arrogance and lack of enthusiasm

Your proudest moment?
Every time I get good feedback I’m really proud

Favourite alcoholic drink?
Vodka tonic

A city you’d love to visit?
Chicago

Funniest stag story?
With one of my very first groups ever, on the boat cruise after the “official entertainment”, the lads performed a top strip show for us (two female guides). They took it seriously as well. That’s when I realised - this is going to be a really fun job!

What is the best thing about Budapest?
Great historic city with lots of different nightlife scenes. It’s big enough not to make it overcrowded yet not too large so you can get around quickly. Safe as well if you observe some basic rules.

What do you like best about guiding for stag weekends in budapest?
Meeting lots of really nice and funny people.

Xx Flora

Hi!

My name is Elizabete. I’m 25 years old and I am an art student, therefore, I LOVE anything to do with art.

My hobbies are photography, drawing, designing jewelry, meeting people and traveling.

My favorite restaurant in Riga is Lido, which is a fast food version of Latvian cuisine. The service is fast and there’s a great variety on offer. The decor is really cool and all Latvian-like. Traditional Latvian music is piped in which makes the experience even more charming. My other fave is Citi Laiki which is similar to Lido but it’s a proper sit-down restaurant. Prices at both restaurants are very reasonable - even the locals can afford it!

My favorite bar in Riga is Skyline, which is on the top floor of Reval Hotel Latvija (the tallest building in Riga). The view - especially by night - is stunning. It’s a really trendy bar. The DJs play chilled, ambient music, the whole atmosphere is very relaxing yet lots of fun. They have a great variety of cocktails too. Prices are up-market but it’s totally worth it just for the view.

I just love the pub crawl bit of my job - especially the titty bar part! It’s so much fun to watch the stags change in an instant and forget about everything -truly living in the moment…

Hope to see you in Riga soon!