wavydavid
New Zealander 暗网禁区 in Hungary
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About me
New Zealander, Married
Lives in Budapest, Budapest
Speaks English, I'm talking a little German, Magyarul Tanulok
Registration: 20 November 2021
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English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
@Faeth Hi and welcome. We, like many others, visit the Balaton area a few times a year. We went on a company sponsored bike ride around the lake (held in April each year) and stayed the weekend. We stopped and ate in Si贸fok, as it happens. ... Read More
Australia -> Hungary - Driver's Liscense by SurrealMagyar
So with my citizenship and everything going nicely here in Hungary, I think its time to convert my driver's license.From what I currently understand, its quite a straight forward process. Book an appointment (with openings only 3 months away) and ...
@SurrealMagyar I was not sure what would happen either. From what I could read online, I thought that the non-Vienna convention issue would create a problem. Hopefully, the auto-only Aussie restriction doesn't create an issue for you but my Kiwi to ... Read More
Really looking at a few options by cdw057
As you know I have lived in Hungary for many years, currently living in Turkey (cheap, very friendly people, everything is close (however not EU/Schengen))Going back to Hungary is an option, but things (also with costs) have changedStay in Turkey, ...
@fluffy2560 Well, I didn't know that... When we build a house, in the next couple of years, it shall be up to earthquake standard, then! Read More
Really looking at a few options by cdw057
As you know I have lived in Hungary for many years, currently living in Turkey (cheap, very friendly people, everything is close (however not EU/Schengen))Going back to Hungary is an option, but things (also with costs) have changedStay in Turkey, ...
@fluffy2560 So little coffin, so many nails? Read More
Really looking at a few options by cdw057
As you know I have lived in Hungary for many years, currently living in Turkey (cheap, very friendly people, everything is close (however not EU/Schengen))Going back to Hungary is an option, but things (also with costs) have changedStay in Turkey, ...
I gather and certainly hope that you are safe and well. Although, of little comfort to so many who did not have that basic human right; a structurally-sound house, will increase in value, dramatically, now, I imagine. I come from an earthquake prone ... Read More
Simplified citizenship interview by Ivan Crawford
Hello everyone, just joined so pls dont mind me if asking the wrong question.It is been already confirmed by Hungarian embassy that i am eligible for a simplified naturalization by descent from Hungary. Gathering, translating and notarizing the ...
Hi Ivan, Great question, which I would also love to hear the answer to. Nem tudok magyarul... Read More
Working in budapest with kids by elizabethreima
I might be considering a position in budapest and currently doing but of research on the living cost. I was discouraged by friends to move budapest having said im not on a relocation package, kids school would be very expensive considering ...
@elizabethreima YW! You'd be surprised how quickly a 6 year old can learn Hungarian before they even start school. Younger children wouldn't be a problem. My friend is Scottish and his wife is Hungarian (but from Romania) and they only spoke English ... Read More
Working in budapest with kids by elizabethreima
I might be considering a position in budapest and currently doing but of research on the living cost. I was discouraged by friends to move budapest having said im not on a relocation package, kids school would be very expensive considering ...
Selamat datang!If you are planning on staying long term, you might consider that children start school here later and I know of other native-English speaking children who attend local schools. I know of another woman who is from Malaysia (Sarawak or ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, I'm not entirely new here but I have finally moved to Hungary after visiting in April/May. Next step, residency... Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
I think we have some Neanderthals too... Actually, I think I saw one in the mirror one day... Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
.... They were once much bigger and in my lifetime. However, they eat the eggs and young of endangered native birds. So do the other introduced "pests" like weasels, stoats and rats; they are far worse than hedgehogs but all fall victim to ... Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
.... We Kiwis still love hedgehogs but don't tell the NZ Department of Conservation...My daughter currently lives in NZ and she found a hedgehog and as a UK person, brought up to love hedgehogs, was caring for it and asked me if she should take ... Read More
Residency application by Kieran Paget
My National residency got turned down, and i am now going for other reasons i have until the 7th of jAnuary to provide all necessary stuff like my bank statements ect, but i am waiting for inheritance that should be in my Bnak in middle of January, ...
Residency for 5 years approved ;), just need to get my plastic shit now,Hey Kieran, Awesome news! Read More
Where to go next to? Hungary? by cdw057
As you know I love Hungary and their people Still I had a reason to move (largely financially), the grass can actually be greener on the other side (taxman can create an issue, no issue now, no income and just paying from what I saved, but in the ...
Sounds nice but is it really? I've lived for short periods on tiny islands and I reckon over time people go bonkers in those kinds of places.My freind in Hilo was on the mainland visiting family a couple weeks ago. She was blown away because ... Read More
Residency application by Kieran Paget
My National residency got turned down, and i am now going for other reasons i have until the 7th of jAnuary to provide all necessary stuff like my bank statements ect, but i am waiting for inheritance that should be in my Bnak in middle of January, ...
Yes, it has begun to revert to pre-EU conditions for those of us who are "colonials", especially with English (or British) parents and grandparents. Budapest is where a certain someone is from and where she wants to be. So, like Kieran, ... Read More