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Goodbye, Budapest

by dmcgaha on March 31, 2025
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Over seven years ago, I asked a question: What now? I knew I’d be moving to…

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How to Help in the Ukrainian Crisis While Living in Hungary

by dmcgaha on February 25, 2022
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Hungary shares a border with the Ukraine, and many Hungarians are already mobilizing to help refugees…

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Valentine’s Day in Budapest

by dmcgaha on February 13, 2021
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How can you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Budapest? Especially with lockdown and curfew in effect? Valentine’s…

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72 Hours in Edinburgh Vlog

by dmcgaha on November 29, 2020
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Have you ever wondered what to do in Edinburgh? I had such a wonderful time writing…

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Celebrating a Post-Lockdown Birthday in Budapest

by dmcgaha on July 12, 2020
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I recently celebrated my birthday in Budapest, and this birthday took more planning than most–there’s a…

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5 Binge-Worthy Foreign Language Shows

by dmcgaha on May 11, 2020
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With lockdown seeming endless and a huge question of when the travel industry will recover, foreign…

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6 Free Resources to Learn How to Code

by dmcgaha on April 20, 2020
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It’s week I-don’t-even-know-which of self-quarantine and I can’t help thinking that all of this free time…

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72 Hours in Edinburgh: What to Eat, Drink, and Do

by dmcgaha on November 10, 2019
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When I told people I was going to spend 72 hours in Edinburgh, I got largely…

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Interview with an Expat: Lindley, Denmark

by dmcgaha on June 16, 2019
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Meet Lindley! I’m excited to share this with you, because this is actually the first interview…

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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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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
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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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