Inheritance Law in Hungary: What Homeowners Need to Know
I was genuinely surprised when I first learned how inheritance works here in Hungary. Having lived in Canada, the US, and the UK, I’d always assumed that if you left a will naming your spouse as your sole heir, that would be that. Simple. But in Hungary, the law has...
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...
Danube Low Water Level: Why Hungary’s River Is So Dangerous
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...
Hungary Driver’s Licence 2025: What It Costs
The Hungary Driver’s Licence 2025 process has been one of the most detailed and complicated topics I researched while writing my ebook HOW TO HUNGARY: Budapest & Beyond. Driving in Hungary isn’t just about getting your Hungary Driver’s Licence...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.