Top 10 Things to Do During Christmas in Budapest
The Christmas market at Vörösmarty Square 1. Visit the Christmas markets There are a number of Christmas markets set up around the …
Christmas Shock
I can very clearly name the number of times that I’ve felt culture shock and a little bit uncomfortable or unnerved by …
Where Is Home?
Last night over a dinner of Persian food, I was sitting at a table with a number of other interns who have …
11 November 2011
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, UK, and other commonwealth countries. The US calls this day Veteran’s Day. In Hungary, there isn’t …
On Culture Shock
I haven’t had too big of an issue with culture shock. I was okay when I arrived. Yes, there are some things …
A Day in the Countryside
A couple weekends ago I went on a day trip into the Hungarian countryside. One of my Hungarian friends invited me, along …
Hungarian Census 2011
October 2011 was the date set for the Hungarian census. It is mandatory for all Hungarians to fill it out. They had …
Relearning English
I have now been in Budapest for just over 5 months. This marks the longest that I’ve ever been away from home. …
Photo of the Week: Almás Keksz
Almás keksz or “Biscuit with Apple” This weekend my Hungarian friend and I hosted a Chinese – Hungarian dinner. I tried my …
Photo of the Week: Milka Choco Jaffa
The first time I tried the Milka ChocoJaffa, I was not impressed at all. I don’t like jam and jelly was just …
#BudapestIsAwesome Because…
…its October 4th and I’m still rocking the flip flops. Hurray for 25+ degree weather in the fall!
Photo of the Week: Eating Out
This past weekend I had visitors come into town from home. They were friends of my father from high school. I’m in …