Important information on expat life in Budapest, including health, transport, legal and money.
Expats and locals share their experiences of life in Budapest, and give a few insider tips too.
Move One’s recommendations for an eclectic mix of shops, services and local recipes.
Move One’s Erika Clements shares her tips and secrets for thriving in Budapest.
This month we will be welcoming new arrivals to Budapest with information to help you settle in.
On Wednesday March 17th, the Irish celebrate St-Patrick’s Day as well as many across the globe. As early as the 17th century, the Irish have been wearing green ribbons and shamrocks on this day. It is said that the Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish, and since …
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“We only have One Mom, One Mommy, One Mother in this World, One life. Don’t wait for the Tomorrow’s to tell Mom, you love her” – Author Unknown
Message from the U.S Embassy for American citizens living abroad.
March 15th marks the Revolution of 1848 and the following fight for freedom against Habsburg domination.
Each year on March 15, the Hungarian tricolors of red, white, and green are prominently worn and displayed on this National Holiday. Gathering and demonstrations are also traditionally organized by political parties in main towns.
The Revolution, closely linked to other …
Basketball fans, are you ready for March Madness?!!
As you probably already know, if you’re not a basketball fan but someone in your household is, you’re about to lose your TV for a better part of the month!
A new climbing gym has opened up in the third district. The Spider Club covers a huge area of 650 square meters (6,997 sq. ft.), with the highest climbing wall at 13,5 meters (44 ft). There are approximately 100 routes with varying levels of difficulty. The Spider Club offers childcare services for children up to …
Don’t think that the Intercontinental Hotel only offers children’s cooking classes! Next month, the hotel will be hosting a full month of fish cooking classes for adults.
The art of cooking fish
Gather your friends or colleagues for a behind the scenes cooking class with our Chef. He will be happy to share his insider secrets on …
Looking for a spot to watch the Vancouver Olympic men hockey finals tomorrow night then we’ve got the ultimate place for you. Head to Legends! Legends is Budapest newest in hottest sports bar. Whether you’re cheering the American or Canadian team, you are sure to have a great time at this Canadian-expat owned bar. The …
Leave it to the Intercontinental Hotel to come up with great cooking ventures for children. They’ve done it again, this time an Easter Baking Class. We had so much fun with the Christmas Cookie Making and Pizza Making Classes that we’re definitely going to give this one a try!
Leopard Films USA is currently looking to cast families and couples who have bought a home in Budapest for HGTV’s House Hunters International.
One would think that paying for utilities, such as water, gas and electricity consumption, is a relatively straight forward thing to do. However, when relocating to a new country with different payment systems and cost itemization options, such a simple procedure suddenly becomes a nerve-racking hassle.
Download the definitive guide to paying your utility bills (PDF …
Yesterday, I sampled some of the most delicious pastries I’ve had in Budapest. They were seriously addicting and had a gorgeous appearance! I had the pleasure to try some mini chocolate eclairs, mocha eclairs, and the cutest little French macaroons with the softest texture (they just melt in your mouth). These yummy pastries and many …
On February 4, 2010, the United States of America and Hungary signed a new income tax treaty that brings the existing agreement between the countries, signed in 1979, into closer conformity with current U.S. tax treaty policy. It contains a comprehensive limitation on benefits provision to avoid double taxation with respect to income tax.
What a difference a day makes — that message resonated loud and clear yesterday at the American International School of Budapest. For millions of people around the world, 24 hours of peace can have a life-saving impact. That’s the vision of Jeremy Gilley, filmmaker and founder of Peace One Day.
