Quick guide to Hungarian etiquette
As seen from a foreigner’s perspective Whenever we travel, we always do our best to fit in with the locals. We never quite achieve that, I’m sure, but we try. We hate being thought of...
2017 August 20/ Commentslife in Budapest
How do I find an apartment in Budapest?
The two best sites we’ve found for finding apartments online are http://www.alberlet.hu and http://www.ingatlan.com. Both sites list available apartments and offer contact information for...
2017 June 30/3 Comments
How do I pay rent and other large bills in Hungary?
Bank transfers are a common way of paying rent and other large bills in Hungary. In the states, we’d pay big bills by handwritten check. Not here. (In fact, I’ve never heard of...
2017 June 9/1 comment
What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary’s unit of currency is the forint. Despite being a part of the European Union, Hungary does not use the euro. Ninety percent of the places you do business with in Budapest...
2017 May 15/4 Comments
How often will I encounter ticket inspectors on Budapest public transit?
Pretty often, actually, depending on where you are. The more touristy metro stations, such as Deák Ferenc tér and Keleti pályaudvar, often feature a kontroller or two checking for tickets upon...
2017 May 2/ Comments