Articles by Matthew Shore
Communications and marketing manager at Move One. Interested in technology, photography and travel. Follow my Twitter @mattatmoveone, or my flickr at flickr.com/photos/mshore
The annual ‘lomtalanitás’ – or ‘bulky waste clearance day’ – takes place on a different date in various parts of each district. Organized by your local authority, lomtalanitás is a great free service which allows you to clear out the clutter, while proving an opportunity for some hawk eyed dumpster-diver types to scour the lomtalanitás …
Occasionally, an expat might complain about “bad” Hungarian driving, when in reality the problem lies with the expat not fully knowing the local rules of the road.
There are certain things that you don’t mind being lost in translation, however getting your haircut is one situation when you want to be understood loud and clear.
Many expats are getting ready to pack up their lives and move either to a new destination or back to their home country. Among the many considerations, one thing that may be playing on your mind is getting your security deposit back. It is common practice in Hungary to pay two months rent as a …
Being a vegetarian can be hard when living in Hungary, but it is not impossible to find your favorite produce and keep your veggie dreams alive. Below is a comprehensive list of vegetarian shops and restaurants that should whet your healthy palette. Enjoy!
Biokonyha
home delivery (lakto)
Tel: 20-200-1045
zimrezs@invitel.hu
sales@biochef.hu
Vegafood
Home delivery (lakto)
Tel: 1/221-6601
ennemkell@vegafood.hu
Biopont
Darshan udvar (vegan)
VIII. Krúdy Gy. u. 8.
Tel: …
Quick, easy, and a surefire crowd pleaser, pizza is the staple of children’s diets and parties. Luckily, Budapest is home to many an excellent pizzéria!
Szent János is Budapest’s biggest hospital. Following an accident, Matthew Shore got to experience its delights first hand…
Tram lines seem innocuous at first glance, but try cycling into one. I knew as soon as I got back up that something wasn’t right. Perhaps it was the fact that my arm seemed to be on the …
Your first trip to a Hungarian market may prove a tad disconcerting. Cows’ tongues, pigs’ cheeks and chicken heads dangle overhead. Lanes are crammed with mounds of weird shaped legumes, knobs of queer nuts and peculiar fruits. It all seems a wonderful trove for a witch’s kitchen, but the poor expat can be forgiven for …
Surprisingly, dialing in Hungary is not as straightforward as one might assume. Expat Echo provides the details on digits.
While living abroad is a rewarding experience, it is hard not to feel disconnected from all of your friends and family, and of course, you want to share all of your exciting experiences with loved ones too. With all of the myriad of communication methods available, it is still often the humble photograph that is …
Expats are a social bunch, and as such there are a number of social groups you can join. So, whether you enjoy French or football, or perhaps food and wine or running while drunk, there’s bound to be a club to suit you. Or if you want to start a club, or yours has been …
For the newly arrived expat, the first question might be where to find a yoga class in English; a decent rugby, American football or cricket team; or horse riding lessons where you are likely to meet other expats. Expat Echo looks at all the faces, places and classes that keep Budapest’s expats looking so good.
