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Men’s Olympic Hockey Finals at Legends! Men’s Olympic Hockey Finals at Legends!

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 …

Easter Baking Class for Kids Easter Baking Class for Kids

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!

Zazzi – in a league of their own! Zazzi – in a league of their own!

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 …

Handcrafted Jewelry by Sheena Bhasin Handcrafted Jewelry by Sheena Bhasin

Sheena Bhasin, an Indian expat from New Delhi, has been living in Budapest for the past 12 years with her husband and children.  An architect by profession, she started designing and making jewelry as a channel for her creativity. 

Valentine’s at your door Valentine’s at your door

Lacking time to go out and buy something special for your Valentine?  Don’t fret, we have just the site for you!  Love Agent offers a gift delivery service within Budapest for gifts of all kinds.   For example, they have a spectacular bouquet of 100 roses… sure to impress your loved one!
Orders place before 11 …

Carnival Season Is Upon Us Carnival Season Is Upon Us

Farsang, or Hungarian carnival, rooted in pagan spring festivals, in later years Farsang came to follow the Roman Catholic tradition of feasting before the forty day Lenten fasting period in the run up to Easter. In these secular times, however, the party tends to rock on until spring is firmly established.
Once Farsang was a time …

Love is in the air! Love is in the air!

Gentlemen take note, it’s coming. Put a big red circle round February 14th, better still, make it heart-shaped. Valentine’s Day is on its way. So, if you want to hit the brownie-point jackpot this year, you’ll start thinking of the most unique, romantic gift you can muster.  Expat Echo has put together some suggestions to …

Gluttonous Thursday Gluttonous Thursday

Restaurants slash prices for annual food fest!
Torkos Csütörtök or Gluttonous Thursday is a traditional Hungarian feast similar in origin to “Mardi Gras” in the U.S. and France and “Shrove Tuesday” in the U.K. and Ireland.

Mangalica Festival Mangalica Festival

You might be wondering : “What is Mangalica?”  Well, it is a famous Hungarian hairy pig popular for its top quality and low cholesterol meat.

Sugar and spice, and everything nice Sugar and spice, and everything nice

The widely popular and delicious Sugar! in district IV has opened up a new shop downtown in the sixth district.  The Sugar! shops are every child’s dream come true. 

Sledding Hills Sledding Hills

Just left the store with some new sleds and now find yourself stumped on where to go?
Let us help, the Expat Echo has prepared a list of great hills for sledding on a nice white winter day.
We’ve got steep slopes, small slopes and even hot cocao!

Elevenpark Playhouse Elevenpark Playhouse

Parents, listen up! There’s a brand new playhouse that has opened up in the 11th district over the holidays.