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Fall cliches the Budapest way

by dmcgaha on October 4, 2017
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A Saturday walk on Margaret Island led me through all of my favorite fall cliches. Crisp…

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To the Market

by dmcgaha on September 5, 2017
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The walk home from work brought one of the little victories I’ve come to appreciate in…

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Festival Season–Vingardium Wine Festival

by dmcgaha on September 2, 2017
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When I found out I’d be arriving in Budapest in late August, just shy of summer music…

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The Low Down

by dmcgaha on August 31, 2017
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In case you’re curious… What am I doing, again? I get the confusion. One minute I’m…

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A Change of Tide

by dmcgaha on August 19, 2017
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We start with the sea. This is the first day of the Rest of My International…

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One Last Sunset

by dmcgaha on August 16, 2017
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I started this blog with a question: What now? Freshly returned from a whirlwind trip around…

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One Street Town

by dmcgaha on August 14, 2017
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We small town girls are peculiar. Sometimes all we crave is the electricity and opportunity of…

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Misadventure: Day Date Gone Wrong

by dmcgaha on August 8, 2017
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Is it possible to stand yourself up for a date? When you show up Sunday afternoon…

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Creative Crush: Team Shaw Photography

by dmcgaha on July 2, 2017
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A few weeks ago I put on my favorite white minidress, stepped out into weather that…

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Lip Sync Glory–Hello

by dmcgaha on June 21, 2017
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I could start waxing poetic about turning lemons into lemonade, but instead I’ll just say this:…

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

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