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With Mikulas day approaching, we’ve put together a list of places where Santa will be waiting to greet your children.
Santa Claus Day in Hungary falls some two weeks before Christmas, Expat Echo looks at its associated traditions.
Other than the UNICEF Christmas cards you’ll find at a lot of the Christmas markets, this year you can be lucky enough to buy off of designer, Diane Kappa:
Christmas is right around the corner, have you begun shopping yet? Here is a list of markets and fairs to help you on your way!
“In 2004 David Wilkinson started to produce high quality sausage in Budapest for home delivery. Made in Hungary in a state of the art facility, with grade A pork and a meat content of 85%. It is made fresh to order and delivered straight to your door. Ideal for bangers and mash, barbequing or a …
As is the trend over the last few years, mineral water in Hungary comes in a seemingly endless jubilee of different varieties. A trip to the supermarket just adds to the confusion, now that the supermarkets all seem to have various water aisles. Here, for the first time, is as definitive as is possible list …
Treehugger Dan’s Fair Trade, University and Foreign Language Book Center.
“Fair Trade and a Fair Deal” & “The local bookstore with a global conscience”
Every December, a flurry of Christmas markets appears on the Central European map. Tourists and locals swarm to the rosy nostalgia of these little wooden stalls. Just like Christmas past, you’ll find no electronic gadgets here, just traditional handcrafted items, usually locally produced. Moreover, the Hungarian capital’s central location allows the adventurous expat to visit …
Flea markets seem to pop up in the most obscure locations in Budapest over the weekend. Small parks, empty lots… if there is space, locals will find it and try to sell their unwanted items or their latest “dump day” finds. There are more reputable markets that sell mainly antiques such as the Ecscerie Piac …
Watching live sports is always fun no matter in which country you live. Hot dogs, sodas, brewskies and fans cheering… what’s not to love?! You might not find your local teams or familiar names on the rosters, but you’ll definitely be entertained! On the other hand, if you are looking for a specific team, you …
Who knew buying flour was such a challenge?! Since the packages all look the same, it is nearly impossible to identify them by appearance alone.
We’ve compiled a list of translations to help you on your next trip to the supermarket!
It was a long time a-coming, but a genuine Mexican taqueria finally set up shop in Budapest this past spring. Arriba Taqueria (opposite the Muvesz cinema on Terez krt., Dist. VI) is under the direction of Mo Ortiz, well known to expats as a partner in Iguana Restaurant. With its eye-catching décor and focus on …
Can you believe it? It’s already that time of year… the holidays are just around the corner. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual Christmas Fair… more reason to celebrate the holidays in Budapest! The fair features the Christmas Market on Vörösmarty Square. The Hungarian Society of Folk Arts has to approve all …
