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Where to Rent a Bike in Budapest: Cycle Around the City!

by dmcgaha on April 17, 2025
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Budapest is gorgeous from any angle, but cruising around on two wheels is one of my…

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10 Best Things to Do in Budapest for First-Time Visitors

by dmcgaha on March 26, 2025
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Is it your first time in Budapest? Welcome! As someone who moved here in 2017, I’ve…

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Your Ultimate Budapest Gym Guide

by dmcgaha on March 6, 2025
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Are you shopping around for the perfect Budapest gym? With pricing, location, classes, equipment…there’s a lot…

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Save Money in Budapest With This Ultimate Coupon Site

by dmcgaha on January 19, 2025
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Are there any coupon-lovers out there? I love a deal as much as the next traveler,…

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The Budapest Thermal Baths Ultimate Guide | How to Visit and Where to Go

by dmcgaha on November 24, 2024
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Even after all these years in Budapest, one of my greatest pleasures is spending an afternoon…

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10 Best Things to Do in Budapest This Fall (2024 Update)

by dmcgaha on September 21, 2024
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Y’all…I could not wait to write this Budapest autumn guide! Fall is my favorite time of…

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New to Hungary: A Guide to the Budapest Immigration Office

by dmcgaha on July 17, 2024
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Are you wanting to move to Budapest (or elsewhere in Hungary)? I’ll never regret moving to…

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How to Get Between the Budapest Airport and the City Center

by dmcgaha on July 8, 2024
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Welcome to Budapest! I’m sure you’re excited to start your adventure–but first you have to get…

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7 Budapest River Cruises to Add to Your Itinerary

by dmcgaha on May 29, 2024
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There’s no other way to say it: Budapest is gorgeous (I mean, with multiple UNESCO World…

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What to Do on a Rainy Day in Budapest

by dmcgaha on May 10, 2024
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If you’ve known me for awhile, you know that I absolutely love being from the Pacific…

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Hey! I'm Denae, a Budapest-based American expat discovering all the opportunities remote work has to offer! Follow along for tips on how to explore and enjoy Budapest--whether you're visiting or making it your new home!

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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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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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But at first it's just a sensory overload, lol But at first it's just a sensory overload, lol
🇫🇮Let me introduce you to the drink of the s 🇫🇮Let me introduce you to the drink of the summer: Lonkero🇫🇮 Had a recent stopover in Helsinki and my lovely friends introduced me to the Finnish Long Drink. Basically it's a mildly fizzy mix of gin, lemon juice, and grapefruit soda and...could anything sound more refreshing? (Of course, fröccs will always have a place in my heart🍷🇭🇺) If you have any go-to summer drinks, please let a girl knowwww👇
Best Budapest birthday tradition? Sunrise at Fishe Best Budapest birthday tradition? Sunrise at Fisherman's Bastion Worst Budapest birthday present? Getting denied residency 😅 Clear skies that day, but no idea of the storms ahead. What felt like such a confusing heartbreak at the time...well I still don't know why it had to happen this way, but we're not going to quit! There's a phrase my mom always says that has really stuck with me: 🌱 Grow where you're planted🌱...I can't wait to see what flowers are going to come
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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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