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Interview With an Expat: Ella, Spain

by dmcgaha on April 28, 2019
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Meet Ella! We met in high school, but she’s come a long way since then!Last year…

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5 Ways Studying Abroad Helped me Move Abroad

by dmcgaha on April 14, 2019
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Studying abroad can be like dating. It helps you get to know yourself, and to know…

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Vlog 1: Hungarian is Hard

by dmcgaha on March 21, 2019
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Hiiiii! I talk to myself all the time, so I figured I’d do it in front…

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New Year New Things 2019 Challenge: An Interview with Dominique

by dmcgaha on January 30, 2019
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Hi! Meet Dominique! The first thing I see via video chat is Dominique’s kitchen. And even…

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New Year New Things

by dmcgaha on January 22, 2019
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The tips of my fingers were starting to get painfully cold, but I pushed through a…

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Interview with an Expat: Sascha (Luxembourg)

by dmcgaha on December 9, 2018
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Here’s a pic of us when we were children in our university’s a capella group: She…

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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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My Top 7 Holiday Movies to Beat Holiday Homesickness

by dmcgaha on November 23, 2018
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Thanksgiving is near, and while I’ll be celebrating with my expat family this weekend, it’s still…

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Interview With an Expat: Nate (Budapest)

by dmcgaha on November 18, 2018
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Hey! Meet Nate! Even though we met in college, we didn’t actually get to know each…

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Fall Photo Walk in City Park—Autumn Networking

by dmcgaha on November 7, 2018
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This weekend, I took a chance. And by “take a chance”, I mean that I met…

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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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  • 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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