Budapest Airport Rail Link: Is it Finally Happening?
The Budapest airport rail link is officially underway and if you live in Hungary, it’s worth paying attention. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or simply tired of the 100E bus circus, this new connection between Liszt Ferenc Airport and Nyugati Station could...
Életmentő App: The Must-Have Emergency App in Hungary
I don’t usually make sweeping declarations. But this one’s easy: everyone in Hungary should download the Életmentő app. Not just foreigners. Not just pensioners. Not just people who like wandering off into the woods with questionable mobile signal. Everyone. And yes,...
Ragweed Fines in Hungary: Surprise! You’re Responsible
When we bought our countryside cottage, I expected the usual homeowner chores: clean the gutters, trim the trees, keep the spiders out of the wine glasses. I knew ragweed from Canada, but I didn’t expect that in Hungary, you could actually be fined just for having it...
Hungary Countryside Home Deals: Get a Flat for (Almost) Free?
It’s Monday, and I’m still running on the quiet rhythm of a perfect Sunday. Andrew and I spent the weekend in the countryside, specifically Badacsony, which delivered its usual mix of volcanic hills, lake views, and just the right amount of wine. Back at my desk now,...
I’m Anikó Woods, a Canadian-Hungarian who’s been knee-deep in life here since 2017 - bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between.