Category Archives: Cultural Quirks

Remembering Extraordinary Hungarians

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

November is a time to remember those who have gone before. In Hungary, families visit cemeteries, leave wreaths and flowers, light candles and talk about loved ones they’ve lost. For me, it’s a time to think about Hungarians whose lives … Continue reading →

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Live It. Love It. Budapest!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

I’m back in Budapest and ready to help you get the best out of life here. That’s why I now offer a Live and Love Budapest seminar, an informal two-hour introduction to the ins and outs of the city, from how to … Continue reading →

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American-Hungarian Culinary Culture Shock

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

I’m in the States on vacation, making sure my kids are not only bilingual, but bicultural. That means introducing them to American food culture, right? Here are some American culinary delights I’ve indulged my children with, and some that I’ve … Continue reading →

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An eXtremely Fun eXperience

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

I got a sneak preview of the new eXbox! No, it’s not a video game console, – which is pronounced eex-box in Hungarian - it’s much better. It’s an indoor extreme sports palace that opens today in Budapest! When I say … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Artists Worth Watching – Zagabo

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

I have a reason to be happy when it’s raining. Zagabo, the Hungarian design brand, has been making this fantastic raincoat since its founding three years ago. That’s when I bought the hot pink version… Gabi Szabó (somehow this became Zagabo) … Continue reading →

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Beyond Balaton

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Of course there’s a lot to see and do on the shores of Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lake. This time, though, after attending a beautiful wedding at a perfect little hilltop church overlooking the lake, we decided to go … Continue reading →

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Top Weird Hungarian Foods to Try (or Not): Part III

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Egg noodles. You can’t go wrong. Kids love ’em. Put something with a cream sauce and you’re ready to go. Well, get this. Hungarians put poppy seeds and sugar on them. Or ground walnuts and sugar. Or sauteed cabbage and sugar. … Continue reading →

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A Budapest Secret Revealed

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

And the answer is… my new cover photo is from the synagogue on Rumbach Sebestyén utca in Budapest’s District VII. It’s in ruins. There’s a man in a small booth selling tickets to visitors, but those are few and far … Continue reading →

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Cooking With Class in Budapest

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

It’s truly a trendy thing in Budapest these days to go to cooking school – or rather, just a cooking class, with friends for an evening. But I wasn’t interested in learning how to make pörkölt (stew) or gulyásleves (goulash … Continue reading →

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Run, Forest, Run!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

You’ll forgive me for the title, which I couldn’t resist! On Sunday, the Budakeszi Keszegek Running Club (a keszeg is a kind of fish, so it’s rather amusing, we think) held the first annual Forest Run here in Budakeszi, which … Continue reading →

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