Budapest Metro Price Increase: June 2025
It’s 29 degrees before lunch, I’m juggling prep for an AI event I’m hosting this Wednesday, and I’ve just boarded the tram to a morning meeting – only to realise my go-to single ticket now costs more. As of 1 June 2025, the Budapest Metro price increase is...
Ragweed Fines in Hungary: Surprise! You’re Responsible
When we bought our countryside cottage, I expected the usual homeowner chores: clean the gutters, trim the trees, keep the spiders out of the wine glasses. I knew ragweed from Canada, but I didn’t expect that in Hungary, you could actually be fined just for having it...
Hungary Countryside Home Deals: Get a Flat for (Almost) Free?
It’s Monday, and I’m still running on the quiet rhythm of a perfect Sunday. Andrew and I spent the weekend in the countryside, specifically Badacsony, which delivered its usual mix of volcanic hills, lake views, and just the right amount of wine. Back at my desk now,...
EUPR Rejections in Hungary: Time to Act
I’m not an immigration lawyer, but I’ve spent years immersed in Hungary’s immigration system. I write about it, share updates with expat communities, and work closely with legal experts to make sure the advice I pass on is solid. Much of what’s in my ebook comes from...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.