Tag Archives: Culture

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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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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Three Countries in a Day… a Day Trip from Budapest

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Breakfast in Hungary, lunch in Slovakia, dinner in Austria and then back home to bed in Budapest. It can be done! And enjoyed… It’s just a two-hour drive to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia,which was once the capital of Hungary. … 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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Top Weird Hungarian Foods to Try (or Not): Part II

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Hungarians claim to have invented many things, and there are many wonders of the world that they are indeed responsible for, such as the computer and the ballpoint pen. They also may be the geniuses behind the “original M&Ms,” which … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Whenever you visit or live in a foreign country, you come across some weird things that the locals like to eat. Hungarians have a great culinary tradition, but they do come up with some strange things. Don’t worry, my purpose … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Artists Worth Watching – Krisztián Sándor

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Ever wonder why the cover photo on my blog and FB page is a tropical scene, rather than a Budapest skyline? Today I bring you the answer. It’s a painting by Krisztián Sándor, part of a larger painting entitled African … Continue reading →

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