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My first impression was driving in deep snow on the 9th of January 2010 and that coldness continuing. I stayed for about a week and I wore a ski Jacket and thermal clothing all the time.The main challenge for me was the language and I still find it ... Read More

@anns It's always wise to have some extra cash in hand. I think you are a bit slow to catch on. - @SimCityAT Yes very true but not enough to pay a big big bill. But it is wise to invest elsewhere I suppose Read More

@Marilyn Tassy Uk banks started playing up a couple of days ago. I'm taking extra cash out to pay a few local bills so you are not that crazy Read More

@anns I brought a lorry load of furniture. And personal items. My art materials and book collection needs a room on its own.It probably wasn't a very economical thing to do but when I had had a long distance move a few years before I brought ... Read More

Hi, As an expat living in Hungary, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Hungary? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ... Read More

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Hungary?Renting and buying costs have gone up massively in central Budapest. I live 5 minutes walk from the city center and I would have to pay 4 times as much for an apartment like mine ... Read More

We lived in Hungary for 7 years and 11 years in Luxemburg, we did not have ANY problems with crime (honestly I think also due to our big dogs (not for cameras or ...). Our neighbours tended to look out as well (and for them our dogs took care of ... Read More

@cdw057 Interesting.I suppose if you move back, because of your walking disability, edge of town could be better for you than a small village.It sounds like you want to return?Regards Anns Read More

I am not sure what turkey joints are, maybe the bits for making soups? I know you are a great cook and no matter, it must of turned out nice. We air fried a duck, wanted goose but the store did not have any although their add did. Made duck soup ... Read More

As we went off topic with gardening I thought I would start and new tread. If anyone has any tips on what grows easily in different regions of HU and can offer any advice on where to buy supplies, seeds etc. I am sure it will be helpful as spring ... Read More

As we went off topic with gardening I thought I would start and new tread. If anyone has any tips on what grows easily in different regions of HU and can offer any advice on where to buy supplies, seeds etc. I am sure it will be helpful as spring ... Read More

@borschelrh Veg is brilliant here. Hungarians grow it but apart from soup making , don't seem to eat it very much.This Christmas someone wanted to charge me 25000huf for a turkey. !!!!I found turkey joints on sale at Prima. Only cost just under 1000 ... Read More

Growing up my mum always made homemade bread without a machine. But when her arthritis got worse she did buy a machine. The bread was fine, but nothing like the real thing if you get my drift. - @SimCityAT I make my own bread and its better than ... Read More

My sister had the weirdest accent when she returned from the UK; My other sister swore she was putting it on. Her husband was Welch and allot of their friends were Irish but she lived in London. Used to be when we went back to Vegas to work after ... Read More

@fluffy2560 Mark Rylance is brilliant in the first series. I will look out for the second series. Read More