Farsang in Hungary 2026: Dates & Traditions
Masks, Doughnuts, and Making Noise Farsang is one of those seasons Andrew and I have slipped into over time rather than consciously adopted. Over the years, we’ve attended everything from elaborate masked balls to much simpler gatherings where the only real rule was...
Hungary’s 2026 Election Has a Date.
Yesterday, Hungary officially confirmed the date of Hungary’s Parliamentary Elections 2026. While most of us are still slipping on icy pavements and wondering why winter feels personal this year, April has suddenly become very real. And, almost on cue, the questions...
Hungarian Cultural Differences: A Canadian’s View
I’m a dual citizen. My parents are Hungarian, and I grew up with the food, the family stories, and just enough language to think I might have a head start here. I didn’t. Because while I thought I understood Hungarian cultural differences, I was frequently wrong. When...
TikTok Live: Hungary Property Law and Expat Q&A
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...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.