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Xpat Interview: HMA Jonathan Knott, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 29 Mar 2012 12:00 PM
Jonathan Knott was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in March 2011 and arrived in Budapest in February 2012 to take up his post.
Weekend Trip From Budapest To Manchester
- 20 Feb 2012 10:30 AM
- travel
When expats chat about taking a weekend break in the UK, London is usually the city on their itinerary. Now Malev Hungarian Airlines is history the number of flights to the English capital has decreased, prompting more travellers to consider exploring Manchester, the 'second city of the UK'.
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
Hungarian Firefighters Receive WTC Steel From U.S. Ambassador
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On January 25, Ambassador Kounalakis presented four steel fragments from the World Trade Center to firefighters from Budapest, Kiskunfélegyháza, Kecskemét and Hatvan.
Hungarians Tend To Stay At Home
- 26 Jan 2012 1:30 AM
- community & culture
"Hungarians love to celebrate and be jolly, but according to a recent study (37,000 adults) carried out by opinion search company GfK Hungaria, the majority of Hungarians prefer to stay at home. Hungarians are also eating more at home, more than 60% in the survey said they have a passion for cooking at home instead of eating out at restaurants (only about 30% of Hungarians eat out at restaurants ...
Margit Bridge In Budapest Reborn, Flooded With Light
- 18 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The light is on! Car drivers and pedestrians along the Danube lift their heads towards the freshly installed new lighting poles on Margit Bridge, admiring with astonishment the spectacular lighting on the newborn Margit Bridge. Indeed, while final construction works on and around the bridge are still going on, one major step has been taken: to bring back to life the former aspect and beauty of ...
Escape From Budapest To Putahracsa, Thailand
- 14 Jan 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
Dreaming of a holiday away from the cold reality of winter in Hungary? Let your imagination take you to Putahracsa in Hua Hin, a hot property that combines the charms of a small seaside resort town with a luxurious beachfront hideaway. Situated in the residential section of Hua Hin, Putahracsa is designed to recreate the feel of a beach residence. All rooms and villas reflect the owner’s personal ...
Xpat Interview: HMA Jonathan Knott, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 29 Mar 2012 12:00 PM
Jonathan Knott was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in March 2011 and arrived in Budapest in February 2012 to take up his post.
Weekend Trip From Budapest To Manchester
- 20 Feb 2012 10:30 AM
- travel
When expats chat about taking a weekend break in the UK, London is usually the city on their itinerary. Now Malev Hungarian Airlines is history the number of flights to the English capital has decreased, prompting more travellers to consider exploring Manchester, the 'second city of the UK'.
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
Hungarian Firefighters Receive WTC Steel From U.S. Ambassador
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On January 25, Ambassador Kounalakis presented four steel fragments from the World Trade Center to firefighters from Budapest, Kiskunfélegyháza, Kecskemét and Hatvan.
Hungarians Tend To Stay At Home
- 26 Jan 2012 1:30 AM
- community & culture
"Hungarians love to celebrate and be jolly, but according to a recent study (37,000 adults) carried out by opinion search company GfK Hungaria, the majority of Hungarians prefer to stay at home. Hungarians are also eating more at home, more than 60% in the survey said they have a passion for cooking at home instead of eating out at restaurants (only about 30% of Hungarians eat out at restaurants ...
Margit Bridge In Budapest Reborn, Flooded With Light
- 18 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The light is on! Car drivers and pedestrians along the Danube lift their heads towards the freshly installed new lighting poles on Margit Bridge, admiring with astonishment the spectacular lighting on the newborn Margit Bridge. Indeed, while final construction works on and around the bridge are still going on, one major step has been taken: to bring back to life the former aspect and beauty of ...
Escape From Budapest To Putahracsa, Thailand
- 14 Jan 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
Dreaming of a holiday away from the cold reality of winter in Hungary? Let your imagination take you to Putahracsa in Hua Hin, a hot property that combines the charms of a small seaside resort town with a luxurious beachfront hideaway. Situated in the residential section of Hua Hin, Putahracsa is designed to recreate the feel of a beach residence. All rooms and villas reflect the owner’s personal ...