38 result(s) for grandmother in Interviews
Surprising Expats: Willie Gevertz, Vlogger, Teacher, ‘New York Guy Who Loves Hungary’
- 4 Nov 2025 3:17 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
- 27 Oct 2025 3:23 PM
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on ...
Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor
- 8 Jul 2025 10:45 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Surprising Expats: Heather Szabo, Founder of The Garment Exchange
- 6 May 2025 2:53 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Jeremy Cayron, Experienced Executive Chef in Budapest
- 6 May 2025 1:17 PM
With a stellar career that spans over two decades across several continents, Chef Cayron brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the table.
László Kónya, CEO, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary
- 3 Mar 2025 2:12 PM
László Kónya completed his IT BSc and MSc in Romania and earned an MBA in the UK. After leading two smaller Hungarian IT companies, he joined Deutsche Telekom 15 years ago and has been the CEO of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary for the past three years, which is his 5th position in the company.
Gergely Blaske, Deputy General Manager, Mövenpick BalaLand Resort Lake Balaton
- 3 Dec 2024 12:23 PM
Gergely was born and raised in the capital of Hungary, with a family background that combined both big-city and rural roots. His passion for food and beverage began in early childhood, sparked by cooking alongside his grandmothers.
Surprising Expats: Ion Curteanu, Classical Cimbalom Performer
- 2 Jul 2024 7:53 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Alex Mykhailov, Owner of Multicook Budapest
- 16 Feb 2024 5:31 AM
Alex is an entrepreneur, a founder of start-ups and a project manager here in Budapest. He says, “I'll be delighted to show expats the handmade treats from global brand Multicook”.
Surprising Expats: Willie Gevertz, Vlogger, Teacher, ‘New York Guy Who Loves Hungary’
- 4 Nov 2025 3:17 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
- 27 Oct 2025 3:23 PM
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on ...
Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor
- 8 Jul 2025 10:45 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Surprising Expats: Heather Szabo, Founder of The Garment Exchange
- 6 May 2025 2:53 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Jeremy Cayron, Experienced Executive Chef in Budapest
- 6 May 2025 1:17 PM
With a stellar career that spans over two decades across several continents, Chef Cayron brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the table.
László Kónya, CEO, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary
- 3 Mar 2025 2:12 PM
László Kónya completed his IT BSc and MSc in Romania and earned an MBA in the UK. After leading two smaller Hungarian IT companies, he joined Deutsche Telekom 15 years ago and has been the CEO of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary for the past three years, which is his 5th position in the company.
Gergely Blaske, Deputy General Manager, Mövenpick BalaLand Resort Lake Balaton
- 3 Dec 2024 12:23 PM
Gergely was born and raised in the capital of Hungary, with a family background that combined both big-city and rural roots. His passion for food and beverage began in early childhood, sparked by cooking alongside his grandmothers.
Surprising Expats: Ion Curteanu, Classical Cimbalom Performer
- 2 Jul 2024 7:53 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Alex Mykhailov, Owner of Multicook Budapest
- 16 Feb 2024 5:31 AM
Alex is an entrepreneur, a founder of start-ups and a project manager here in Budapest. He says, “I'll be delighted to show expats the handmade treats from global brand Multicook”.

















