Retire in Hungary: Can You Really Do It in 2025?
Let me just say this straight out: if I had a forint for every time someone asked me whether they could retire in Hungary, I’d have enough to buy a Balaton villa and still have change for a few bottles of Olaszrizling. Andrew and I have spent more time on the phone...
Buying Property in Mezőkeresztes: Protection or Prejudice?
I’m writing this from the terrace of our little winehouse, with a fan working double-time and my laptop precariously balanced between coffee and sunscreen. It’s another scorcher in the Balaton Highlands, but a cool front is (thankfully) on its way. I’m heading back to...
Compulsory Education in Hungary: A Parent’s Guide
I’ll be honest: as someone whose own kids went through the Canadian school system, I arrived in Hungary with a pretty relaxed idea of when education “starts.” So you can imagine my surprise when I learned that compulsory education in Hungary kicks in the September...
Latest Hungarian Vignette Prices: A Clear Guide for Drivers
If you’re regularly driving through Hungary – whether commuting between Budapest and your countryside retreat or simply passing through on holiday – understanding the latest Hungarian vignette prices is essential. The motorway toll system is evolving in...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.