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Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Budapest

by dmcgaha on November 20, 2024
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Celebrating Thanksgiving as an expat is always interesting. Depending on where you are, it can be…

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8 Apps That Make Budapest Life SO Much Easier

by dmcgaha on April 28, 2024
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When I moved to Budapest to teach English, I knew…almost nothing about the city. Between the…

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Where to Find English Bookstores in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 10, 2023
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The first cold snap of autumn in Budapest is here…so of course I want nothing more…

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Where to Search for English Jobs in Budapest

by dmcgaha on March 4, 2021
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Budapest is an exciting city–it’s not surprising if you’d want to find a job here and…

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5k Runs in Budapest

by dmcgaha on November 11, 2020
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Looking for the best places to run in Budapest? I have a love/hate relationship with running…but…

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How to Make Friends Abroad: Guest Bloggers Post

by dmcgaha on August 23, 2020
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It can be challenging to make friends abroad. You’re already figuring out a new environment, and…

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5 Ways to Learn A Language Abroad

by dmcgaha on August 9, 2020
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When I first moved to Budapest I thought my chances of learning Hungarian were between “in…

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?–An Expat’s Pandemic Dilemma

by dmcgaha on May 20, 2020
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A lot of expats I know share the same love of elsewhere. We made the trade–chose…

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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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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

  • Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Budapest
  • The Ultimate Guide to Budapest Christmas Markets 2024
  • Where to Go Ice Skating in Budapest
  • Visiting the Sir Lancelot Medieval Restaurant in Budapest
  • Things to Do for Halloween in Budapest (2024 Update)
Denae | Life Abroad in Budapest and Beyond

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Travel + lifestyle writer ✈️🌎
From the Pacific Northwest➡️ Budapest
Living globally, working remotely💻
I still remember this breathtaking moment, emergin I still remember this breathtaking moment, emerging from solo wine tasting in the 'Tuscany of Hungary', feeling a bit melancholy to be wrapping up my trip and heading back to the city the next day. But endings can be sweet, too🤍
Mkay babes, we woke up today and chose to fight im Mkay babes, we woke up today and chose to fight imposter syndrome! 🚪Is there an open door in your life right now? (Be honest 👀). What would it take to step through it?
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For so long I was obsessed with the idea of going, For so long I was obsessed with the idea of going, being Elsewhere. Home felt small and I couldn't shake the idea that more happiness could be just a plane ride away--and it was! But I learned another lesson: that it doesn't have to be either/or, that happiness comes in so many flavors and shapes and textures, and that whether it's the one you build for yourself or the one you come from, there really is no place like home. 🌲🌊🗻
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Wow, feeling better already! Wow, feeling better already!
Happy Halloween from Salem! 🍂Get to your train Happy Halloween from Salem! 🍂Get to your train early--we barely made ours but it was standing room only for the 40ish minute commute 🍂Book ahead for any tours/museums that you can, because the lines are craaaaazy 🍂Consider visiting outside of October or on a weekday--this is peak season and they seem to have record-breaking numbers every year! The town is extra enjoyable when you're not pressed in a crowd. 🍂Stop by @meltsalem for a scoop or two! Their seasonal flavors are so fun! (Sweet cornbread and bourbon maple, yummm) Is Salem on your list?
Happy Halloween from the bar where I got over a li Happy Halloween from the bar where I got over a lil fear (singing in front of people after months and months and months of being out of practice). A win is a win!
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