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Hungarian Vs. American Christmas: 5 Differences

by dmcgaha on December 1, 2024
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Celebrating Christmas in Budapest The Christmas season is in full swing here and I am alll…

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Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Budapest

by dmcgaha on November 20, 2024
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Celebrating Thanksgiving as an expat is always interesting. Depending on where you are, it can be…

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8 Apps That Make Budapest Life SO Much Easier

by dmcgaha on April 28, 2024
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When I moved to Budapest to teach English, I knew…almost nothing about the city. Between the…

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Where to Find English Bookstores in Budapest

by dmcgaha on October 10, 2023
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The first cold snap of autumn in Budapest is here…so of course I want nothing more…

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Where to Search for English Jobs in Budapest

by dmcgaha on March 4, 2021
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Budapest is an exciting city–it’s not surprising if you’d want to find a job here and…

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5k Runs in Budapest

by dmcgaha on November 11, 2020
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Looking for the best places to run in Budapest? I have a love/hate relationship with running…but…

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How to Make Friends Abroad: Guest Bloggers Post

by dmcgaha on August 23, 2020
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It can be challenging to make friends abroad. You’re already figuring out a new environment, and…

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5 Ways to Learn A Language Abroad

by dmcgaha on August 9, 2020
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When I first moved to Budapest I thought my chances of learning Hungarian were between “in…

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?–An Expat’s Pandemic Dilemma

by dmcgaha on May 20, 2020
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A lot of expats I know share the same love of elsewhere. We made the trade–chose…

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Budapest’s Best Pizza? i55 American Restaurant VLOG

by dmcgaha on October 6, 2019
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I’ve already written a review of our dining experience at Budapest’s i55 American Restaurant, and now…

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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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