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 …

Avatar, which hit Budapest cinemas in December, has up to date made 2.2 billion dollars worldwide making it the top grossing film of all time!  If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you have limited options left as there are few cinemas still playing the movie in English.

YouthCompass is an organization that challenges third-culture kids (TCK) to help and give to those who are less fortunate.  This organization was founded by a group of expat parents who wanted to help their teens by creating a positive community for them. 

Another plus to a Hungarian assignment is that the alps are on your doorstep and are thickly quilted with the white stuff this year…
When winter hangs heavy in the sky it is easy to get into a rut and hole up until the spring, and you know this is not good. Moreover, when the kids …

The Carnival season is almost here, but you still need some accessories?

WineTime, the newest local group to offer wine-associated events, made a winter splash with its latest tasting and social gathering on January 21st at Le Meridien hotel on Erzsébet Tér in the heart of Budapest. A brave crowd of around 75 attendees hurried through the icy streets to bask in the warmth of good wine …

Budapest is a thrift shopper’s paradise.  There are literally second-hand shops on every other street.  Although, not all shops sell quality clothing, there are several shops that sell American and British brands in top shape. 

That’s right, it’s that time of the year again, where friends gather around to watch the big game together with loads of party food and brew!
Is it your first year in Budapest?  Fear not Football fans, you can watch the game right here in Budapest… Live! 

Expat Echo tracks down the winter fitness hotspots, and where to simmer down with a soak thereafter.

Tired of lugging your pile of laundry and suits to the cleaners?  The Expat Echo has compiled a list of dry cleaners that will pick up, clean, press and  deliver your clothing!

Etsy is a worldwide webshop bringing crafty and talented designers with online shoppers. Everything on Etsy is handmade and the creators of products are designers located all over the world.

We have recently compiled a list of dog shelters and dog pounds in and around Budapest, where you are able to rescue a canine friend from.
Now, after learning about a wonderful non-profit dog adoption project in the Hungarian capital city called Budadogs, we are more than excited to write about their daily efforts, sacrifice and …

Budapest is home to so many beautiful churches, why not visit one on Christmas Eve or even Christmas day for  mass and experience an authentic Hungarian religious service?
If you would rather go to mass in your own language, there are also a few international churches holding mass on Christmas Eve.