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Spar 10K Q+A: A First-Time Runner’s Guide to Her First Big Race

by dmcgaha on October 20, 2018
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I recently ran my first organized race when I ran Budapest’s Spar 10k. Two months before,…

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Run Like the Wind–Running the Spar 10K in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 13, 2018
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With the flamenco recitals, romantic getaways to Croatia, trapeze lessons, and music festivals, 2018 has been…

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The Sziget Experience: Highs and Lows of my First Major Music Festival

by dmcgaha on September 30, 2018
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A shirtless, barefoot tourist sprinting across an intersection to his fanny pack wearing friends confirmed what…

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4-Day Croatia itinerary—Zagreb, Zadar, and Rijeka

by dmcgaha on September 8, 2018
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Less than 24 hours after I landed back in Budapest from my trip home to the…

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Stomping Grounds—My First Flamenco Recital

by dmcgaha on August 31, 2018
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Turns out something good can come from Facebook–because it was in GGI (a group for expat…

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The Unexpected in Croatia

by dmcgaha on August 18, 2018
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I thought I was the easygoing, go-with-the-flow, spontaneous girl who liked the unexpected. And truly, sometimes…

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Ain’t no party like a party boat party cuz a party boat party don’t stop

by dmcgaha on August 7, 2018
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…and that’s a good thing–because when you’re on a boat with three different dance floors, live…

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You Snooze You Lose–True or False? Vacationer’s Guilt

by dmcgaha on July 26, 2018
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If I look relaxed in the picture above, it’s because I really, truly am. This is…

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Star Wars Under the Stars: Budapest Rooftop Cinema

by dmcgaha on June 21, 2018
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As if I need another reason to love Budapest, I recently discovered the Budapest Rooftop Cinema.…

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The Staycation—Long Weekend in Hungary

by dmcgaha on June 19, 2018
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When I first moved to Budapest to teach English, I thought I would head to the…

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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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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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  • Coping with Change: Mental Health Strategies from Psychologist Christina Babich

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