Xpat Interview: Alessandra Stragazi
- 22 May 2008 12:00 PM

In the meantime my two daughters were born (the second one in Bp), they are growing in an multicultural contest, like their parents and I'm very happy of this.
As we are seriously thinking to stay in Bp for long time,I'm looking for a job, I don't know exactly which one, because I have problem with the language (Hungarian).
1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?
My first time was for one year 2004, then I came back in Budapest 2 years ago, both times following my husband, he's expatriate as well.
2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?
Yes, Caribbean and Mauritius.
3. What surprised you most about Hungary?
The history and its beautiful buildings, museums and green areas and also I feel at home because my family has ancient roots in Hungary.
4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?
As travel agent, I'm a very good guide, and they can enjoy most of the "must see" points in total relax, no stress and even in short time.
5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?
Deep fried camembert and just few chocolate cakes.
6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?
Parmigiano Reggiano, Mozzarella di Bufala, Prosciutto di Parma.
7. What is your favourite Hungarian word?
Kezét csòkolom.
8. What do you miss the most from home?
The "life details" which are here not well considered.
9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
Because of the difficulties here to find a job, I'm not in condition to choose.
10. What's a job you would definitely never want?
A job where it is not request passion to do it.
11. Where did you spend your last vacation?
Ischia and Capri (Italy).
12. Where do you hope to spend your next one?
Mediterranean sea.
13. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
Queen, old Italian and American movies, collecting stamps.
14. What can't you resist?
Nothing, I can wait for something special.
15. Red wine or white?
Both, just great.
16. Book or movie?
Idem
17. Morning person or night person?
Afternoon and night person
18. Dog person or cat person?
Absolutely dog person.
19. Buda side or Pest side?
Pest, no way!
20. What would you say is your personal motto?
Ognuno a suo modo (about: everyone on his way)









