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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 Find the Best Thrift Stores in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 8, 2023
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Sziasztok, darlings! Budapest is full of treasures–and that’s especially true when it comes to hidden fashion…

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Prettiest Fall Walks in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 1, 2023
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Autumn transforms a city in some of the best ways, and that’s no different during fall…

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Ludovika Vintage

by dmcgaha on September 16, 2023
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Sziasztok, darlings! Any thrift shopper who finds his or her way to Budapest won’t be able…

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Solo Weekend at Lake Balaton: Wine Tasting in Badacsonytomaj

by dmcgaha on May 30, 2023
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This weekend was short and sweet, so I’ll keep this article the same. 3 hours on…

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Why I Run: Grief, Escape, and Endurance

by dmcgaha on April 27, 2023
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Content warning: descriptions of death I’d forgotten my tissues, but it was too late now–my 10k…

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Speed Dating in Budapest

by dmcgaha on February 14, 2023
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Have you ever wanted to give speed dating a try? Being on the other side of…

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Where to Find Emergency Contraception in Budapest

by dmcgaha on June 25, 2022
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Disclaimer: *This article is about the “morning after” pill, NOT the abortion pill. I am NOT…

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Finding a Spinning Class in Budapest

by dmcgaha on February 16, 2022
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“I’m doing this because I want to, not because you told me to.” –Some girl on…

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The Ultimate Winter Guide to Budapest

by dmcgaha on December 9, 2021
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Budapest is already enough of a fairy tale (I mean, have you seen the Fisherman’s Bastion?),…

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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

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
Denae | Adventure is Everywhere

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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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  • 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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