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Russian Dinner Party

Posted by Gaby on January 20, 2012, 8:41 am] in fun

Jeroen and Lennard had a few guests over for a Russian party. The international group consisted of a few Dutch, Finnish and Hungarian guests and myself. Jeroen was in the kitchen for 2 days and the menu was both extensive and delicious. Thanks for making it vegetarian for the first time! Appetizers consisted of a spicy carrot-yoghurt-garlic...

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Tok Jo Patyolat

Posted by Gaby on December 20, 2011, 6:39 am] in announcements

When I first came to Hungary in 1990, washing machines were not found in every flat. In fact, if there was a washing machine it was quite often a Hajdu, or what we called, "the shredder." The amazing centrifuge drier jumped around so much, one had to buy a special rubber doughnut to place it on so that it did not jackhammer...

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Get Your Lads Out for the Hits

Posted by Gaby on December 7, 2011, 9:16 am] in fun

think Ash secretly looks at my music likes on Facebook before every second Monday in order to surprise me with some of my favorite tunes. As I walked in to Potkulcs last Monday he was picking out Rickie Lee Jones' "Chuck E.'s in Love." There was a full house of musicians joining in on the night, including Michael Kentish, Brian...

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Hazi Fank Bicikli Bacsi

Posted by Gaby on December 6, 2011, 11:07 am] in life

I was having a difficult Friday morning after getting 4 hours of sleep and then getting stood up for a business meeting. As I was standing in front of the Lazar u. shop, a man on bicycle stopped and asked if anyone was interested in some homemade donuts. Now didn't that just hit the spot! Not too greasy, not too sweet, and still warm. I wish...

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Goodbye wires, hello wall lights

Posted by Gaby on November 14, 2011, 8:50 am] in life

After nearly two years of looking at wires sticking out of the wall, I finally had enough. It was time to just bite the bullet and get some lights for the living room wall. Originally, the plan had been to put my table in that corner but then because the table was too nice to be tucked way,  in went the sofa. It was too late by then to...

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The Speed Dating Experience

Posted by Gaby on November 2, 2011, 10:58 am] in fun

Organised by Baby Blue Banana, I finally decided to give speed dating a try this week. Being an essentially shy person, this is something I really needed to force myself to do. But as Tom Waits sings in New Coat of Paint, "Fishin' for a good time starts with throwing in your line." You can pre-register on-line, indicating your age...

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Natural Ways To Boost Your Immune System

Posted by Gaby on October 28, 2011, 2:38 pm] in life

As an ailing Serviceperson we are always looking for tips and tricks to feel better and to keep a strong Immune system, this is not always easy to do but with the few tips form our Favorite “Granny” you may be able to just make it through winter a stronger, healthier person. 1) Avoid Sugar Sugar decreases the function of your...

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And The Rain Never Stops!

Posted by fbz on October 24, 2011, 6:15 pm] in fun

So - what is it really like in Dublin? WET! Lots of rain. From mid-June through July, the damn rain just never stopped! It rained every day at some point, usually more than once. Heavy, light, drizzles, downpours, all types and colors and smells and shapes of rain. I've already gone through three umbrellas, what with the wind turning them...

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Sending Presents Home for Christmas

Posted by Colin on November 22, 2010, 3:50 pm] in announcements

It's that time of year again.... Christmas is approaching fast and if like me your sending presents to family and friends back in the motherland, you'll be wondering how to get them there. While the post office provides international shipping services, I can't say I am filled with certainty over whether my packages will be delivered on time and...

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English guy in Budapest

Posted by chris on September 21, 2010, 11:11 am] in fun

Hi Everyone, I have been working in Hungary and the UK for a few years now and have been mainly based in Brighton in the UK but now Im now more in Budapest than the UK and will live here full time from January. Would be good to meet fellow country men and ladies. I like socialising both at the pub and other activities. Although I dont miss...

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A taste of home!

Posted by bubbaa on August 30, 2010, 2:25 pm] in announcements

Hi all.. I have been living in Budapest now for 4 months and have just started a franchise in a cafe in the city centre. We cater for all but the menu is designed for those away from home who would love a little reminder of home food comforts :) Vegemite on toast, peanut butter and jelly, american pancakes, full english, eggs benedict plus much...

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NOT hungarian tv

Posted by rszathm on June 8, 2010, 9:43 pm] in announcements

Hi, does anyone can recommend a provider of cable tv which shows non-hungarian speaking tv?  Anything which is not translated?

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Hello Indians

Posted by zawareh on May 14, 2010, 10:05 pm] in life

Hi, My name is Zawareh.  I am Indian living in Baja.  would want to meet more Indians and make friends.

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How to be an alien in Hungary-survey

Posted by tunde on May 6, 2010, 8:19 pm] in announcements

      Dear Expats,   I am an assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest. This June there will be an Erasmus Staff meeting with representatives from various European universities in Budapest on 9 June 2010. I was invited to hold a presentation there. As everybody chose a theoretical topic concerning...

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Study in the EU - Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Posted by Andrew on April 21, 2010, 7:14 am] in announcements

Budapest University of Technology & Economics. The BME is proud of its more than 225-year tradition of excellence in engineering education. It has developed into the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary and it is one of Central-Europe’s most important research centers. The University considers scientific and applied...

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Dancing in English?

Posted by ngila on April 18, 2010, 3:02 pm] in fun

Hi! Im looking for some dance classes either in English or with a teacher who also speaks English. I've tried a few classes - traditional Hungarian folk dancing and salsa, but am finding it too tiring to keep watching the steps when i can't understand the instructions. At this point ANY dancing I can understand would be great!! But if anyone...

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Are there Expat Bowling Teams in Budapest?

Posted by George01 on March 23, 2010, 8:51 am] in fun

Hi, I'm an American living in Budapest, I'm also an avid Bowling fan! Are there any bowling groups or competitions where Expats have an organized a team? There seems to be no shortage of bowling alleys in and around Budapest so I thought that it might be a possibility. Please post any related information on the blog, it would be highly appreciated!

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The abominable behavior of Budapest "paraszt" driver community

Posted by Alexandros on January 31, 2010, 12:06 pm] in life

As an everyday fact we see, that once a medium class citizen accumulates a certain amount of wealth or feels empowered enough by the almighty banking debt system to do so, he/she decides to buy a car.of course I am excluding those who receive it as a gift from their wealthy (or also swimming in a huge debt) parents who award him/her the vehicle...

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Lesson for Life: Keep Reading

Posted by Trazy on December 26, 2009, 10:46 pm] in fun

Keep in mind that we're looking for a New Years Eve party that's cheap and all our friends will want to go to. (Simon, a 19 year old German boy, and I are sitting in a restaurant on Dec. 23rd and I'm flipping through an English magazine/guide called Funzine) Me: Oooh! Simon! This is it! It's a DRAG show - I LOVE drag shows. Do you know what...

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KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL

Posted by steve istvan csikos on June 22, 2009, 11:42 am] in announcements

Korean Film Festival, Jun 22-26, organized by the Korean Embassy in Hungary is taking place at the Urania Nemzeti Filmszinhaz(1075 Budapest Rakoczi ut 21)Tickets for 7pm are 690 huf and FREE for the 9pm films! ㅇJune 22(Mon) 19:00   Secret...

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