by Anikó Woods | Jul 3, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Environment & Climate, Living in Budapest
When you think of Hungary in summer, you might imagine sunset cruises along the Danube, paddleboards gliding past the Danube Bend or a leisurely swim in one of Budapest’s riverside coves. Unfortunately, you’ll need to shelve that vision for now – because the...
by Anikó Woods | Jun 20, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Expat Life & Personal Stories, Living in Budapest
Of course we chose next week to stay in Budapest. While much of the city decamps to Lake Balaton for cooling swims and fröccs-fuelled sunsets, Andrew and I will be in Pest. Working. Sweating. Mostly wondering why our calendar is suddenly full of meetings when we could...
by Anikó Woods | Jun 2, 2025 | Getting Around Hungary, Living in Budapest, Quick Guides & Resources
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...
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...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 24, 2025 | Home & Property, Living in Budapest, Quick Guides & Resources
If you’re trying to rent in Hungary’s capital this year, welcome to the Budapest rental market in 2025 edition: higher rents, euro-only pricing, and landlords who’d make Simon Cowell look soft. It’s not impossible—but it is intense. This blog post pulls directly from...
by Anikó Woods | Apr 14, 2025 | Beyond Budapest, Living in Budapest, Money & Banking
Living in Hungary has always felt like a bit of a rollercoaster—equal parts scenic views, unexpected dips, and a slightly alarming number of bureaucratic loops. But lately? The ride feels smoother. Faster, even. There’s a buzz in the air, from the heart of Budapest to...
