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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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Blind Wine Tasting: Wine Mafia

by dmcgaha on August 23, 2022
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By this point, you all should know how much I love wine–especially Hungarian wine. So it…

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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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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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New Years Eve Parties in Budapest (2021-2022)

by dmcgaha on December 31, 2021
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Are you ready to have an unforgettable night celebrating New Years Eve in Budapest? I’m the…

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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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The Best Chimney Cakes in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 9, 2021
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One of the wonders of fall in Budapest is enjoying a kürtőskalács, or, chimney cake. Of…

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Cozy Wine Bars in Budapest

by dmcgaha on September 28, 2021
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I don’t know about y’all, but now that autumn is here, I just want to curl…

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How to Freelance in Budapest: What is the KATA System?

by dmcgaha on July 21, 2021
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A lot of you have asked me how I came to freelance in Budapest as an…

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How to Freelance in Budapest: How to Invoice

by dmcgaha on July 21, 2021
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This is from the persepctive of a third-country (i.e. not from Hungary or the EU) citizen.…

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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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"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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