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Visiting the Sir Lancelot Medieval Restaurant in Budapest

by dmcgaha on November 1, 2024
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I was not expecting this to be my first Budapest restaurant review of 2023, but I…

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All You Need to Know About Budapest Restaurant Week

by dmcgaha on October 19, 2024
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If you’re a foodie living in or visiting Budapest, there’s one event you absolutely can’t miss:…

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Vegazzi: Delicious Vegan Pizza in Budapest

by dmcgaha on April 14, 2024
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Hungary, a country famous for its beef goulash or pork and cabbage stuffed peppers, is probably…

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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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72 Hours in Seville

by dmcgaha on September 2, 2019
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Ah, Seville! Suh-vill? Se-vee? Se-vee-yah? I’m still not sure, haha. My general impression of Seville before…

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Secret Food Tour Seville

by dmcgaha on August 22, 2019
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On my recent trip to Seville, food once again, proved to be the best introduction to…

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Budapest Eats: Iranian Bakery

by dmcgaha on March 24, 2019
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First of all, if no one has told you about the Iranian Cukrászda (bakery) at Nagy…

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Budapest Restaurant Guide: Comme Chez Soi

by dmcgaha on January 23, 2019
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The first thing you smell when you walk into Comme Chez Soi is the butter. I…

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Top Budapest Christmas Market Foods (And Where to Find Them Cheaper)

by dmcgaha on December 14, 2018
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Perhaps my favorite thing about Christmastime in Europe is experiencing the Christmas markets. And I just…

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Hungarian Lessons: Szaloncukor

by dmcgaha on November 30, 2018
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Szaloncukor (Sa♦lon♦soo♦kor) : a traditional Hungarian Christmastime sweet of fondant covered in chocolate. I’m gearing up…

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Diary of an ex-expat rebuilding life at home after 7+ years in Budapest. Giving you my best travel tips to help you find adventure, whether at home or abroad. The PNW will always be home, but a passport is a terrible thing to waste! Xx Denae

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  • 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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💥Press Trip Content Loading!💥 Somebody pinc 💥Press Trip Content Loading!💥 Somebody pinch me?? Over the moon to have been selected for my first ever press trip and to take you along for the ride. @visitbellevue has created a prime itinerary for us--can't wait to show you my home state!
"But this is what I always wanted..." I think thi "But this is what I always wanted..." I think this is one of the BIGGEST mental blocks when it comes to starting again. Take it from the girl who dreamt about travel/living abroad since she was 13: Just because something *was* your dream doesn’t mean it always has to fit. When my visa was denied and I had to leave Budapest, I scrambled to find a way to return abroad. But after 3 months in Washington...I'm finding so much happiness from being home. You don't have to lock yourself into an identity (or a place or a relationship or a job). I'm not saying ditch your commitments the second things get hard, I just mean... If it feels like your world is crashing down because one identity is coming to an end, just remember that life was never "one size fits all". There are so many versions of you yet to come, if you let them🤍
Merriment was had by all! Thank you, @whidbeyrenfa Merriment was had by all! Thank you, @whidbeyrenfaire ✨⚔️
Let's lean in! #lessonsinstartingagain #exexpat # Let's lean in! #lessonsinstartingagain #exexpat #lifelessons #lifechange
Upsides of being an ex-expat... Anything else you Upsides of being an ex-expat... Anything else you've noticed since returning home?
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Whew the tricks our minds can playyyy! I think on Whew the tricks our minds can playyyy! I think one of the biggest things I'm unlearning is the idea that change is linear, or that things will be black and white. Love how life can let us be totally grateful/melancholy/bewildered all at the same time. If you're also starting again in life, I'm rooting for you! Xx Denae
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
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  • 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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