Budapest diaries
Saba Jalali
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Discovering the heart of Eastern Europe,one place at a time. Read up for travelling tips and unfiltered advice
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Adjusting to life in budapest (pt.2)
Initially I wrote both parts of this entry together, only after it was over did I see that the text would be too long on it's own and so I splited it into two. In this second part I'm going to talk about Wifi services, banking systems and the immigration office....
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Halloween here in Budapest
I wasn’t planning for my first Budapest entry to be about Halloween. Afterall Halloween isn’t even a Hungarian tradition and it’s definitely not widely celebrated here in Hungary. But it is Halloween after all and I am feeling all those Halloween feels so here I...
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Converting your money to the local currency
Hey guys so you all know that I’m all about writing actually helpful pieces that you all could use it in your future trips right? So today after finishing up that travelling to budapest piece, I was thinking about what is one of the first things that you would need to...
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Cafe hopping :Sirius Tea house
Well the day I finished my exam I went to two tea houses in one day, if that doesn't show my adoration for tea then I don't know what does. I swear though this place is like finding narnia and to be honest I'm not so good at finding magical places or else I would be...
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Where to do a grocery shopping in Budapest?
Hey guys, so is rather a really short post in which I'm going to describe where you should do your grocery shopping and which places offer better deals and a high quality products. Grocery shopping is the most essential type of shopping there is and so if you move to a...
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A Complete guide on the Medical Universities of Hungary
Like I mentioned before I study in a medical university. I'm not training to be a physician but I'm actually training to be a doctor of pharmacy. It is both overwhelming and rewarding, every day is a challenge on it's own but it leaves you feeling fulfilled and...
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Adjusting to life in Budapest: tips (pt.1)
Moving to a new country can be terrifying but extremely exciting! You feel a whole new surge of emotions and the newness of the place gives you constant adrenaline rushes. Everything is thrilling and exhilarating but it can also be confusing. Your brain is more aware of...
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Tips for learning Hungarian (if you want to survive this language)
Well I have been living in Budapest for long enough to at least try and make an effort to learn Hungarian. I say while many before me have come and failed to learn this unpenetrable language. Whenever someone asks me what's the best way to learn Hungarian I tell them...
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Best cafes to work/study in Budapest
1) Starbucks at Kiraly Utca Address: Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 53, 1073 I feel so basic writing Starbucks as the first option but I swear it gets more interesting after this. It's just that this Starbucks is right next to my house and it’s the first thing that came to...
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Vintage Garden
Vintage Garden is one of those places that you constantly see your friends go to on Instagram. It's like you’re going through your stories on Instagram and there it is, one of your friends is there and then another one and then another one is posting a throwback...
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The best thermal baths/ Swimming pools in Budapest
Thermal baths are part of the Budapest experience; you haven’t really experienced Budapest unless you’ve been to a thermal bath. The thermal baths here are so unique and if you’re anything like me and you want to always try out new things, then this would be...
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Public transportation in Budapest (Pt.1)
Public transportation has the capability to transform a city’s experience for you. If the public transport is good and convenient, you’ll have a smooth city experience. I don’t even want to talk about when the public transportation is out of reach and...
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Tips for traveling to Budapest
Whether you’re coming for holidays or you’re moving here permanently, there are certain things that you should keep in mind. I have tried to compile them all into one article for the sake of simplicity. When I first moved here, I didn't know any of this and I wish...
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Universities in Budapest
Universities in Budapest: The expat life in Budapest is incomparable to any other city I have ever been to. Budapest is by all means a student city and more. This is why many students choose Budapest as their study destination. If you’re reading this chances are...
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City Park and it's attractions
Everyone says they’re waiting for summer but when summer is here they start to complain as soon as the weather becomes slightly hot and humid. This is what I don’t understand, how can you wait for something all year long and then complain once it gets here? I...
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Sights to see around Budapest
I have been living here for the past 7 months and I am sure we all can agree that Budapest is majestic; it is beyond beautiful and it's almost impossible for your breath to not be taken away at the sights this city has to offer. I moved here and within days my mind was...
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Going from Budapest to Vienna
I was working for a couple of days and I thought to myself that it's time for a little break. I have a good friend in Vienna and well Vienna is quite nearby Budapest so we thought why not. My best friend is visiting me from Berlin and she also wanted to check out the...
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Best burger places in Budapest
The best burger places in Budapest I would have to say that hamburgers are my favorite food. No they aren’t my favorite fast food but my favorite food. There’s a difference. I literally crave a hamburger once a week and if the craving is not satisfied I do turn into...
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Must see places in Budapest!
I have been living here during almost the whole last year and if there is something that I never get tired of is the city itself. Every day I am amazed by how beautiful and breathtaking this city actually is. There is always more to discover and more to see and this is...
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One whole day as a tourist in Budapest!!
So today I woke up and decided to live this whole one day in Budapest like an actual tourist. Well technically it wasn’t an impulsive decision; I had this idea in mind for quite some time and I was like I have to see it through today. I don’t get a lot of time to...
