Photo of the Week: Vidampark
This weekend I went to Budapest’s answer to an amusement park: Vidampark. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the experience. What …
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill
I was chatting with a friend earlier today, catching up with each other’s lives. This particular friend of mine is an active …
Photo of the Week: Ors vezér tere
This week I went for the first time to Ors Vezér tere which is at the end of the red metro line …
The Children’s Railway & Janos Hegy
A couple weeks ago, I decided to play tourist in my own city. I had seen photos of Elizabeth Tower and had …
Exploring Knossos
To take advantage of having a car, our second full day on Crete was dedicated to exploring the ancient city of Knossos, …
Judit Polgar–Hungarian Chess Whiz
When my brother was younger, he would play chess competitively, attending tournaments in and around Vancouver. I was never too great at …
A Foreigner’s Guide to Driving on Crete
Our first night on Crete, we drove from the airport to the village we were staying in. It was a terrifying ride …
Countdown
Today marks exactly 2 months before the end of my contract in Hungary and 2.5 months before I fly home. Its weird …
Classic Example of Doing Business in Hungary
Since the first time I went to a pub quiz at the Caledonia, I have gone back many many times. Most times, …
Greece–Waking Up to Paradise
The morning of our first full day in Greece, I woke up, stepped out of our studio and was greeted by this …
TripAdvisor–Top 25 Destinations in the World
TripAdvisor recently released its top 25 destinations in the world based on public vote. Check it out! There is no surprises with …
Happy Birthday Trams!
This year, Budapest trams are celebrating its 125th birthday (Hungarian). The first tram route in Budapest were built in 1887 and connected …