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Nothing, I believe every experience has its own lesson. Actually, on second thoughts I would have bought more firewood a few years back.

2. What has been your nicest surprise about Hungary?
The good friends I have made and how many different things taste great with tejföl!

3. What has been your biggest shock?
The way some animals are treated, the crazy weather and how quickly things here grow. It’s mind boggling!

4. What one piece of advice would you give to a new expat in Hungary?
If you are buying in rural Hungary, make sure you get hold of a decent petrol strimmer. I would also suggest they save themselves a lot of bother (and unnecessary mileage) and buy a Hungarian car!

5. If you could change one thing about Hungary, what would it be?
The way dogs are treated here at times I find truly heart-breaking. Chained up outside seems to be the norm in rural Hungary. It would also be great if they had a few more veggie dishes and, as a country, started to love avocado’s a lot more.

6. Who or what is your most inspirational person, place or thing in Hungary?
Ooh this is a hard one. I know it sounds corny but being in nature totally grounds me. So for places, I would say anywhere in nature or even just pottering in my garden. I love taking my dog to Lake Balaton for a nice walk and that always inspires me.

7. What is your most cherished memory to date of Hungary?
Probably our first summer here. We spent it living at the Balaton and one evening I recall seeing an old fashioned movie reel which was playing in a square outside, it was about the Balaton Riviera in the 50’s. The night was warm and close and the wine was cool and delicious.

8. How are your Hungarian language skills?
I passed the Hungarian Beginner A2 exam and am currently studying for B1. My skills would be better if I wasn’t always so busy; also my business depends heavily on my English language skills, not necessarily my Hungarian. So this has to be my priority.

9. What is your biggest achievement since moving to Hungary?
I wrote a book! It even has a lovely photo of Lake Balaton on the cover. You can buy it here

10. What would your superpower be?
My husband says that I already have a superpower; that I can remain suitably unimpressed by just about anyone. Especially show off’s!

11. Tell us a guilty pleasure.
I went to Dubai and I liked it!

12. What would be your favourite karaoke song?
'All These Things That I've Done' by the Killers.

13. What is your least favourite movie?
That’s a hard one to call, but I really don’t like any form of horror movie especially the torture porn genre. They are by far my least favourite!

14. Unicum or Pálinka?
Neither. Seriously. I stick to wine.

15. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone using pen and paper?
I wrote to my Mum earlier in the year. Snail mail still has its place (just about).

16. What is your opinion of Hungarian cuisine?
Being a vegetarian, there isn’t really much choice when it comes to traditional Hungarian cuisine. But I do like some of the cakes, and definitely the ice-cream. The occasional lángos on a hot day at the beach doesn't go amiss either!

17. If you were on an island and could only bring three things, what would you bring?
My laptop (you didn’t say there wasn’t Wi-Fi), my husband and my dog.

18. What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in the last 12 months?
I was forced to dance a Hungarian jig with an ‘energetic’ Hungarian man in a koscma one summer’s eve and the linen trousers I was wearing became a bit loose. It was nearly an embarrassing disaster, but luckily my dancing skills saw me through!

19. Who is your favourite Hungarian famous person?
Can I say Peter Falk who played Columbo? Some of the country’s old monarchs intrigue me too, especially good old Sissi.

20. What, in your opinion, is the best thing about Budapest?
The rich tumultuous history. It shows all faces of humankind and the ability to adapt to change.

Eleanor Goold is a freelance writer, copywriter and author. You can find out more about her here. She also runs a writing business covering copywriting, content creation, editing, and anything to do with the written word. The company specializes in companies operating in the Anglo/Hungarian market.
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