Magyarka: Exile Diaries

Hungary’s referendum about EU quota and what is wrong with it

Hungary has been swamped with billboards again, this time, the government played everything on one card and decided to send a message to Brussels so that they also get it. What is it all about? Who gets richer and what valuable messages does it truly send? Read further to find out how to never construct a referendum question and why you should rather enjoy a nice weekend in October than to vote…

10 reasons why you should not miss Sziget Festival 2016

The gates to the Island of Freedom will open again this year. If you are still hesitating whether to come or not, wait no longer. Why? The passes are expected to be sold out by the month end. So what is awaiting you at the Sziget Festival 2016? Here are 10 reasons why you should not miss it this year! 1. Budapest and the Island The Sziget Festival is hosted by Hungary’s capital – Budapest. A city…

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 ordinary Czechs that should be enjoying their extra long Easter weekend but…

My rants: Stag Party in Budapest

He was standing there in a pink dress, his dark hairs were going out of the white stockings, and he had a little crystal tiara on his head. He was standing with a little wand in his hand and was crying in English: “Pet me!”. At first, I thought that I need to help him, that something terrible is happening, and then I realized that he is not alone. There was a group of very drunken guys making…

Budapest things to do and know to avoid troubles

First time visiting Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube? Looking forward to spending your hard-earned money on shopping in Budapest? Or you came here to throw an unforgettable stag party? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right spot to find out about some peculiarities of Budapest that might help you avoiding an awkward situation. Budapest things to do is to shop on…

Budapest Flow Guided Tour: Jewish Quarter and Ruin Pubs

When you put in Google search the term “Budapest sightseeing tour” you will receive 524,000 results – certainly not a little. I have been offered to try one and write a review about it. Firstly, I believe that it is always better to discover cities with a helping hand of a local as they are the people that live in the city, they know it inside out and they love it too (why else would they live…

Being a parent is not an easy decision. Having the first child already may seem a bit too overwhelming and imagining to have a second one can feel totally impossible. But before you decide to do it the Chinese way (and even China is relaxing the rules of one child policy now and will allow couples to have two babies!), there are some things that you should consider. Look at this world map showing…

I am an adventure park addict. I discovered this obsession only a year ago, when I was taken to Disneyland (a dream come true for every Eastern European girl, heh). When I was mentioning this day trip to my friends in Paris, they were all saying – you gotta go to Parc Astérix instead. Ten months later, I did and I did not want to leave. Adventure parks and me When I was little, I had once a panic…

My rants: Why I hate Airbnb

Hard to imagine a better deal when traveling! Stay at flats of locals, discover how they live and enjoy your trip to the fullest. All this alone does not make up any reason why one should hate Airbnb. But I have one…oh wait – I have actually more reasons to hate Airbnb! And do you know what is the catch? I have not ever tried it! How Airbnb works If you go to Airbnb website, you can find 3 idiot…