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VLOG: How to Use the Budapest Airport Bus (100E)

by dmcgaha on January 31, 2020
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Budapest is a center of budget travel around Europe, and the most cost-effective way to go…

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VLOG: Budapest Christmas Markets

by dmcgaha on January 4, 2020
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Budapest Christmas markets are one of my favorite things about winter in the Hungarian capital. Christmas…

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VLOG: Belgium: Bruges Day Trip and Price Guide!

by dmcgaha on December 28, 2019
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Spending a weekend in Belgium is quickly becoming one of my winter traditions! Whether traveling there…

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VLOG: Riding the Budapest Christmas Tram

by dmcgaha on December 8, 2019
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It’s my own little Christmas miracle! After two Christmases in Budapest, I finally was able to…

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Pumpkins in the pumpkin patch awaiting Halloween.
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VLOG: Halloween in Budapest–Is it a Thing?

by dmcgaha on October 30, 2019
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Halloween is here! But how can you celebrate it in Hungary’s capital? I’ve gotten a lot…

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A Day in the Life: Teaching English in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 11, 2019
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Being a kindergarten teacher in Budapest has been…a journey. I’ve been talking about working in a…

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Budapest’s Best Pizza? i55 American Restaurant VLOG

by dmcgaha on October 6, 2019
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I’ve already written a review of our dining experience at Budapest’s i55 American Restaurant, and now…

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American Food Quest: Deep Dish Pizza at i55 Restaurant

by dmcgaha on October 4, 2019
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Homesickness hits in weird ways. When you’re living abroad, you can just be going about your…

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Back to School VLOG! Teaching English in Budapest

by dmcgaha on September 29, 2019
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School is officially in session! I’ve been spending the past month snuggling with my brand new…

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What Not to Miss in Lisbon

by dmcgaha on September 11, 2019
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As our train pulled into Lisbon over the bridge, there was an air of electric finality.…

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Hey! I'm Denae, a Budapest-based American expat discovering all the opportunities remote work has to offer! Follow along for tips on how to explore and enjoy Budapest--whether you're visiting or making it your new home!

Recent Posts

  • Coworking in Budapest: Kubik Coworking Space
  • Cycling Through the City: Joining the I Bike Budapest Bike Parade
  • Where to Rent a Bike in Budapest: Cycle Around the City!
  • The Top 5 Mistakes I See Tourists Make in Budapest (And How to Avoid Them)
  • Coping with Change: Mental Health Strategies from Psychologist Christina Babich
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Ex-expat (🇭🇺) writing about travel, home, and starting again
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Whew, because honey, if you're completely starting Whew, because honey, if you're completely starting over in life...😤 been there. You've got this! Here are some prompts you can ask our friend Charlotte! 👇 1. "Based on what you know about me, list 5 strengths I have that will help me in starting over." 2. "What are 5 micro-goals I can set this month to feel progress?" 3. "What small daily wins can I track to rebuild confidence?" 4. "Give me a checklist of things to organize when starting fresh in a new city." 5. "Create a simple financial reset plan for someone starting from scratch." ⭐Bonus ⭐ "List 5 places/groups in (your new town/city) that can help me rebuild my social circle." #lessonsinstartingagain #promptengineering #promptlist
Mmm okay, would you try one? 🚗 #newbeginnings Mmm okay, would you try one? 🚗 #newbeginnings #waymo #arizona #exexpat #lifetransitions
Insane that I get to call this state home, but oka Insane that I get to call this state home, but okay! Chowder + melting soft serve + sunsets over the Sound
Fun fun fun Sun sun sun Fun fun fun Sun sun sun
Anytime I have an identity crisis, this. book. jus Anytime I have an identity crisis, this. book. just. hits. Themes that made me cry this time around? ⭐ Baby, you've got to forgive yourself for past regrets ⭐ The "perfect life" doesn't exist. The things that you think will guarantee happiness, well, you might be surprised. ⭐Even when it feels it's over... it's never over. You always have pieces left on the board🤍 Have you read the Midnight Library? Please I have no one to talk to about this book, hehe
But at first it's just a sensory overload, lol But at first it's just a sensory overload, lol
🇫🇮Let me introduce you to the drink of the s 🇫🇮Let me introduce you to the drink of the summer: Lonkero🇫🇮 Had a recent stopover in Helsinki and my lovely friends introduced me to the Finnish Long Drink. Basically it's a mildly fizzy mix of gin, lemon juice, and grapefruit soda and...could anything sound more refreshing? (Of course, fröccs will always have a place in my heart🍷🇭🇺) If you have any go-to summer drinks, please let a girl knowwww👇
Best Budapest birthday tradition? Sunrise at Fishe Best Budapest birthday tradition? Sunrise at Fisherman's Bastion Worst Budapest birthday present? Getting denied residency 😅 Clear skies that day, but no idea of the storms ahead. What felt like such a confusing heartbreak at the time...well I still don't know why it had to happen this way, but we're not going to quit! There's a phrase my mom always says that has really stuck with me: 🌱 Grow where you're planted🌱...I can't wait to see what flowers are going to come
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  • Where to Rent a Bike in Budapest: Cycle Around the City!
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  • Coping with Change: Mental Health Strategies from Psychologist Christina Babich

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