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Hungarian Life-style & Manners

Budapest Cafe Culture

By 1880, Budapest alone had over 600 cafes, more cafes than any other European country with the exception of Paris. Budapest café... 


A Treatise on the Hungarian Cheek Kiss

Foremost, let us establish the fact that this is not written from a Hungarian point of view. No doubt, as small children, Hungarians... 


Incomes in Hungary

The minimum payable wage in Hungary is 65,500 Ft (€ 258) per month. In fact you have to do a lot of math to make it last until the... 


Culture-shocked?

Which Flu Shot Should One Receive?

The air is thick with rumors about the swine flu vaccination in Budapest. Some are partially grounded in fact (doctors may be held... 


Prejudice Against Gypsies in Hungary

The widespread prejudice against Gypsies is undoubtedly an impediment to improving their lot by way of affirmative action. As it now... 


Third Culture Kids in a Flat World

Giving our children roots and wings… In Genesis 11:1 we are told: “…and the whole earth was of one language and... 


Daily Adventures

Pay Your Parking Fees Via Your Cell Phone

New Mobile phone parking system in Budapest and 20 other cities in Hungary. You may pay your parking fees via your Hungarian mobile... 


What’s that Trash?

In Budapest, districts provide an opportunity for everyone to get rid of all their unwanted furniture, electrical devices, magazines,... 


Shopping at the Great Market Hall

The Great Market Hall (Vásárcsarnok) is one of the best places to buy souvenirs and other typical Hungarian gift type things for... 


Getting things done

Tour Guide in Budapest: Paivi Taskinen

Paivi Taskinen – licensed (and great!) tour guide of Budapest, Hungary Paivi has lived in Budapest for more than 10 years and... 


Good experience with a Service Provider?

Are you a happy client? Share your story with us! Reward your favorite service providers… Give a free promotion to your gas furnace... 


Car Rentals

Renting a car in Budapest, Hungary. For the more adventurous who feel confident enough to try driving in Europe, Car rental is an option.... 


Business Culture - Work Ethics

Hungary: Talented Nation, Unfortunate Decisions

“Life is a series of choices, we try to teach our students how to think, how to decide. They will not learn this by accident…”... 


Quality of a Leader

Where will the Hungarian soul take the nation from this point forward? Hungarians have used their freedom to change governments well.... 


Business People About Hungarians

One European businessman said, “Hungarians are wonderful people socially, but you better be careful when you do business with them.... 


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Valentine’s Day: Hot Tips in Hungary

What better way for a couple to mark Valentine’s Day than to enjoy a specially designed pamper for two at one of the luxury spas... 


Budapest… But What Lies Beyond?

Travel outside Budapest! The merits of Budapest are obvious and abundant. The country itself though is a fascinating destination of... 


Roman Beach (Római Part)

Római part, or Roman bank, runs along the side of the Danube in District III, out by Óbuda. On a hot Sunday afternoon the grassy... 


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