All Saints’ Day in Hungary: Every Grave Glows in Candlelight
It’s November 1, and instead of carving pumpkins or answering the doorbell to small vampires, Andrew and I are in Sümeg, where the hills are turning gold and the air smells faintly of woodsmoke. This weekend we’ve swapped Halloween chaos for candlelight calm....
MOHU Waste Collection Rules 2025 in Hungary
As watch the bins being hauled out this morning – first chilly one of October – I realised our street in Budapest looked a little more alert than usual. Lids properly shut. No artful pyramids of recycling. It’s not paranoia: MOHU waste collection rules...
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...
Hungary’s Economic Growth: Real Talk
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...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.