Nick Thorpe

Nick Thorpe is a British author, journalist, and long-time Central Europe correspondent for the BBC. Based in Budapest for decades, he has reported extensively on the geopolitical transitions, cultural shifts, and humanitarian stories of Eastern Europe.

He is best known as the author of acclaimed travel and historical narratives, including The Danube: A Journey Upriver from the Black Sea to the Black Forest.

Thorpe’s immersive journalism, empathetic eye for local human experiences, and lyrical travel writing have made his books definitive guides to European culture. His reports offer vital historical context.