by Anikó Woods | May 15, 2025 | Expat Life & Personal Stories
Hungary property law is changing—again. If you’re planning to buy a home, already own property, or just want clarity on what’s happening in 2025, join me for a live Q&A on TikTok this Saturday at 2pm CET. I’ll be unpacking what’s going on with Hungary’s proposed...
by Anikó Woods | May 14, 2025 | Expat Life & Personal Stories, Quick Guides & Resources
There’s something about being a dog owner in Hungary that makes you more… seasonally strategic. I’ve got Sümi, my 2.5kg diva who thinks puddles are an existential threat – so no, you won’t catch her at any of the dog-friendly beaches in Hungary. But my...
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 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 2, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Expat Life & Personal Stories, Home & Property
It’s May 2nd in Hungary. The shops have reopened, yes—but most offices, schools, and anything resembling formal responsibility are still observing the unspoken ritual of a four-day weekend. Like many others enjoying rural Hungary this time of year, we’ve joined the...
