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Three Ways to Rock a Summer Weekend in Seattle

by dmcgaha on August 25, 2018
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Growing up on a small island in the Pacific Northwest, going into Seattle was always a…

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A Weekend in Boston

by dmcgaha on July 24, 2018
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When I was searching for cheap-ish fares back to Budapest from visiting home in the States,…

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City Break: Weekend Getaway to the Sea of Hungary

by dmcgaha on June 11, 2018
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Budapest is enchanting, no doubt about it, but sometimes city life can get to be a…

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Prague

by dmcgaha on May 3, 2018
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This week was long. So one fit of restlessness and a flash Ryanair sale later ($50…

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Eger

by dmcgaha on April 22, 2018
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If I had told middle-school me that strolling around a medieval Hungarian city, complete with exploring…

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City Break: Kecskemét

by dmcgaha on April 21, 2018
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I took a train an hour south of Budapest because I waited too long to book…

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Bratislava

by dmcgaha on March 31, 2018
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Questions I wouldn’t blame you for having: 1. Where is Bratislava? 2. What do you do…

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A Winter Weekend in Copenhagen

by dmcgaha on December 17, 2017
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Copenhagen, Denmark delights visitors with its bright colors, sleek modern designs, and old town streets year…

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Vienna on a Budget

by dmcgaha on September 20, 2017
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The secret to a good budget is a secret to a good life: instead of focusing…

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CPH

by dmcgaha on August 22, 2017
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After studying abroad my senior year in Denmark, Copenhagen is the city I just can’t quit.…

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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
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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