Melody Smith
@missustoad
American expat in Hungary
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About me
American
Lives in Tata
Speaks English
Registration: 01 January 2013
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Dealing with loneliness in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
My continued friendships, even when I am back in the States, is with a few coworkers, one or two students now grown up, and two families that owned businesses I frequented. You have to work hard to find a good friend, but once you do, it's for ... Read More
Get thee behind me, sweet wrapper by SimonTrew
What is it with the Hungarian habit of dropping litter? When I was a lad, there was a campaign, "Keep Britain Tidy" and we put the litter in public bins etc (which have sadly disappeared because councils can't be bothered to spend your ...
I can't stand the parks. Moms let the kids just drop trow and do their business anywhere because it's easier than walking to the loo. I could never trust a picnic on the grass here. Plus the puking drunks. Maybe not as common in Budapest ... Read More
"Security Alert" message about luggage at the Budapest Airport? by Marilyn Tassy
I wonder how real that alert really is? The US embassy sent me a message about luggage going missing from the airport. I am a bit surprised this can still go on with the modern screening of bags and only passengers being allowed into baggage claim ...
Correction IPod suitcase should be IZOD. Read More
"Security Alert" message about luggage at the Budapest Airport? by Marilyn Tassy
I wonder how real that alert really is? The US embassy sent me a message about luggage going missing from the airport. I am a bit surprised this can still go on with the modern screening of bags and only passengers being allowed into baggage claim ...
I always do as well. Name and both addresses everywhere. Read More
"Security Alert" message about luggage at the Budapest Airport? by Marilyn Tassy
I wonder how real that alert really is? The US embassy sent me a message about luggage going missing from the airport. I am a bit surprised this can still go on with the modern screening of bags and only passengers being allowed into baggage claim ...
I actually wrote to the embassy about what I felt was happening. My luggage went missing on a flight from Paris to Budapest early February. I was one of the last off the plane and despite my rapid exit and rush to the luggage carousel, one of my ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Hungary. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
C'mon. Give us the other side. Read More
Looking for a Bed by lorenagg29
Hello dear all, I'm looking for a bed, can be a single one and also second hand, if you have any information about how can I get one, please let me know. Thanks
I have no idea about this person,, but the ideas are good. http://www.thespoiledqueen.com/furniture-stores-in-budapest/ Read More
Looking for a Bed by lorenagg29
Hello dear all, I'm looking for a bed, can be a single one and also second hand, if you have any information about how can I get one, please let me know. Thanks
Try Jysk, too. But Facebook groups exist in BP for used or secondhand items, Read More
Now what? by jdatbs
Well, we're here, waiting for Immigration to tell us if they're going to approve our residence cards. In the meantime we are getting used to life in Budapest. I'm wondering if any retirees out there have any ideas about how to spend day ...
Some of the bookstores have groups to read Hungarian books or authors' work in English. There are some groups that meet to practice English. There is a group in Szeged, too. If you visit there. My closest friends are people I met at yoga ... Read More
How to save money in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Hungary? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
1. Don't spend like an American. It takes effort to spend that much. Remember the sales tax as motivation. Don't eat out as much. 2. The grocery stores have bonus cards or points. Use them. 3. Rely on friends locally for advice. 4. You ... Read More
Hungarian citizenship oath and ceremony by segnre
Has anyone gone through the Hungarian simplified naturalization oath-taking ceremony (outside Hungary) since they tightened up the language requirement? Do you do it individually when you're approved or do they make you wait until whenever they ...
By closing do you mean ending? Read More
What is a good bank for USA expats in Budapest? by GuestPoster115
Forgive me if this is covered already but i did a search and did not see any. We are from USA and have had an account with OTP for over 6 months and it has been horrible! Every branch has had something different to say, and the fees are always ...
I used MKB in Tata. I liked that I could use the ATM with an English screen. I always could get a teller or manager to speak English. It is different that you set up the account before you put money in. My job direct deposited later with no problem. Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Hungary can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
The first time that I stayed in Hungary for a year, I was miserably homesick. However, it was certainly partly due to my lack of language, the fact that at the time, Hungarians were out from under Soviet domination but their neighbor to the east ... Read More
What is a good bank for USA expats in Budapest? by GuestPoster115
Forgive me if this is covered already but i did a search and did not see any. We are from USA and have had an account with OTP for over 6 months and it has been horrible! Every branch has had something different to say, and the fees are always ...
I used MKB with no problems. Read More
Ziploc bags? by bchandrasekaran
Any one knows where we can score some ziploc bags in Budapest? Can't find them in supermarkets. Thanks.
I brought Ziploc bags with me - they are very handy. Read More