Natacha Guego, an expat who has lived in Budapest for the past eleven years, has had her fair share of different educational systems. Both natives of Paris, she and her husband, both native Parisians, have been relocating across the globe for the past twenty years, as her husband works for a …

One of the wonderful aspects of the quality of life in Budapest is its proximity to unspoiled areas to enjoy the outdoors. There’s great hiking in the Buda and PIlis to the west and to the east near Eger. Farther afield, biking around Lake Balaton in the southwest or Lake Fertod near the Austrian border …

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.

More often than not, expats who accompany their partners abroad are a complex and ambitious sort.  Many have left behind professional opportunities to make the transition for their families as smooth as possible, yet only start contemplating what to do about their own employment after everyone else has settled in.  Regaining traction in a career …

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. 

After nearly 3 years of living in Hungary I have finally got round to exploring the options for travel insurance. 

What better way to appreciate a hot summer’s day than to visit a lush organic garden – and discover the secret to finding an array of produce not usually found at local grocers. A well-regulated organic industry is expanding into niche markets.
On assignment to report on the organic foods market in Hungary, I recently drove …

On April 16th, Holdudvar re-opened its terrace for spring and summer.  A great way for nature lovers to get out of the city and eat out in a lush green environment.  One the nicest open-air venues in Budapest, it’s definitely worth a visit for those who are new to the city. 

For those of you who live on the Buda side, you will be happy to hear that you can now get your hands on Treehugger Dan’s second hand books and Fair Trade products without having to join the traffic over to the Pest side!  Artosz Izvilag has joined forces with Treehugger Dan’s!
Now available in Buda! …

In Hungary, the colorful rituals, traditions and customs associated with spring reach back into the mists of time, many of them rooted in pagan ceremony.

With 5.6 million individuals already signed on for this year’s earth hour, why not join in to make a difference!
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had …

New moms listen up!  There is a great new activity starting this spring to help you shed those extra post-pregancy pounds.  Brought to you by American expat Melissa Ford, a registered nurse and certified pre/post-natal fitness instructor, is Mommy and Me Fitness and Fun. 

This may turn out to be the most challenging part of your pregnancy: finding fashionable items to wear as your waistline expands.  Expat Echo has compiled a list to help you on your shopping spree. 

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).