I came to Budapest for an Erasmus Traineeship at Legjobb Vagyok (I am the Best NGO) and I’ve been living here for nearly three months now. Not only have I developed my language skills (both of English and Italian, since I have an Italian work and flatmate – and other two Italian flatmates, and a...

It was a rainy tuesday. I got off of my first day of work at 15h, went home to rest a bit, and then took off with excitement to the river for the first time. My work colleague, flatmate and now friend Silvia, who had been here for nearly one month before I arrived, offered to show me around. We then...

Travelling is awesome, but planning it can be a tough task. There are so many options available on the internet, and it all depends on the purpose of your trip and on the resources you have available. Here I’ll talk about means of transportation, accommodation, car rental and currency exchange. Since...

If you are interested in a different culture's food and you are exited about trying new tastes then your next stop could be Budapest. This gorgeous city has a lot of different options to offer. Especially during the summer, every little piece of garden turns into a beautiful cafe or pub. There's absolutely...

Ok, I confess. I knew nothing about Budapest, nor have I ever dreamed of coming here. I wasn’t even sure if I should come or not. Yet, I’m so glad I did. The best surprises of life are definitely the unexpected ones. April 30th, 2017. I get to the airport with a lot going on in my mind, yet...

In Italy we do say that every occasion is worth tossing a party and I can apply this popular saying to what I am experiencing here in Budapest. As a big European capital, there is always something going on but, as spring comes, the time of open air festivals begins and it is pure fun. As soon as the...

Moving to a new city can be very challenging, especially when you're not familiarized with the idiom. So here are some tips on how to fulfill your most basic needs when coming to live in Budapest. The official language is the Hungarian, but some of the people understand English as well. The Hungarian...

Though it may seem an obvious statement, there’s a considerable difference between learning on the books and learning by doing. Leaving the school environment and entering the one of work is certainly one of the main passageways to this new kind of education.  When I arrived here in Budapest...

               If you are planning to do your Erasmus and still not sure where to go, then I can honestly recommend you to do your Erasmus in Budapest. I am a BA student from Turkey and I chose to do my Erasmus for one year in...