by Anikó Woods | May 12, 2025 | Expat Life & Personal Stories, Exploring Hungary, Quick Guides & Resources
A spring ride to Tapolca Although I’ve spent plenty of time around Lake Balaton, I usually travel there by car—usually along the familiar curve of the M7, with a podcast playing and a boot full of supplies for the weekend. But this week, I’m doing something different....
by Anikó Woods | May 9, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Expat Life & Personal Stories, Home & Property
Furnishing a home in Hungary sounds like a dream—until you realise the dream often arrives flat-packed with hex keys. After completing our countryside renovation near Lake Balaton, I had grand plans. The living room was ready. We’d restored the walls, added smart...
by Anikó Woods | May 8, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Government News, Home & Property
You know the question. I’ve been asked it at dinner parties, in DMs, and even on Tiktok: “Are foreign buyers in Hungary still snapping up real estate in 2025?” The short answer? Absolutely – but the full picture is far more interesting. Let’s unpack the longer...
by Anikó Woods | May 7, 2025 | Culture & Everyday Life, Expat Life & Personal Stories
Just when you thought spring in Hungary couldn’t get any better, along comes Magyar Fagylalt Napja – Hungarian Ice Cream Day – to add a cherry on top. Celebrated annually on May 8th, this delightful tradition offers ice cream aficionados the chance...
by Anikó Woods | May 6, 2025 | Government News, Life Admin & Bureaucracy, Living in Budapest
Budapest parking fee increase in June 2025 – not exactly the phrase I thought would dominate my soggy Tuesday morning, yet here we are. After a weekend of sunglasses and spontaneous terrace wines, we’ve crash-landed into chilly drizzle and rising costs. And just...
