I left Budapest in July 2017 after 3.5 years of living in this beautiful capitol. This is a part 2 of my series about the reasons that led me to quitting Budapest. Read the first part about how the city changed, and how tourism shapes it. Or just be a rebel, and read the second […]
Czech Republic
Sziget Festival 2016 – amusing Muse and amazing atmosphere
The first half of the Sziget week is over and if you think that Szitizens are getting tired, they are not! The parties run all night long, and the Island of Freedom got again sold out! When I was walking through the island late at night, I realised that these festival goers do not even […]
Czechs, China and the flags – visit of the Chinese president to the Czech Republic
The Chinese president Xi Jinping is paying a visit to the Czech Republic in the period 28 – 30th March 2016 for the very first time. Many state officials have already visited the Czech Republic since the Velvet Revolution, but this time, it feels somewhat special. Where are the controversies and what are the reactions of […]
What is happening in Czech refugee detention centres?
The Czech Republic is: a) neighbour of Germany and Austria; b) the most developed from the V4 countries; c) a country that lived under communism for four decades and since the Velvet revolution break out, also a country that focuses its foreign policy on the protection of human rights. All are correct, but there is […]
Review: Colours of Ostrava experience + Day 3 & 4 Summary
It has been a week since we returned from the Colours of Ostrava festival. I deliberately took the week to be able to look at the Moravian-Silesian experience from a distance and to be able to give a review without being affected by the fresh memories. How was the Colours of Ostrava experience when looking […]
Colours of Ostrava 2015 – Day 2
Day 2 of Colours of Ostrava was in the sign of omnipresent heat, endless sun and Kasabian! We also managed to explore the festival area and close surroundings in a bigger depth. We were not the only ones who took advantage of the nearby shopping mall Nova Karolina to get a proper food and to […]
Action plan and tips: Moving to Hungary
The sooner you find out that you are about to move, the better. The best is when it is your decision. I decided to move after some time of hesitation and after I found myself on a life crossroad when I realized that there is no better time to change and try living abroad than […]