848 result(s) for vacation
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.
Angela Fairs, Former Principal, Budapest British International School
- 31 Oct 2017 11:00 AM
I am currently the Principal at Budapest British International School, which is a newly established school for international and Hungarian students in district 12. I have been leading teams and schools for the last 10 years and started my teaching career at the hugely successful Alleyn’s School in London, part of the Dulwich Foundation.
Xpat Interview: Simon Skottowe, Tailor
- 11 Oct 2017 12:00 PM
After completing my studies at Harrow College of Art gaining a B.A. (Hons.) degree in fashion design in 1988, moved from his home in London to Italy´s design capital, Milan. There, I was able to develop my skills in menswear and tailoring working for both a renowned design studio with large international clients, as well as a circle of private customers for bespoke pieces. I spent the last two ...
Local Opinion: Refugee Holiday Prevented By Residents
- 4 Oct 2017 8:32 AM
- current affairs
Critics of the government excoriate PM Viktor Orbán for saying he had no problem with the inhabitants of a small village in southern Hungary who protested against a guesthouse owner because he planned to host a group of refugees for a short holiday.
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.
Peter Mezey Kaufman, Red Ball Theater
- 18 Sep 2017 12:00 PM
Peter Mezey Kaufman is a New Yorker who returned to Budapest to seek his Hungarian roots and founded Hungary's only active English improvisation theater, bringing the latest New York styles to the Hungarian capital. Peter studied math and computer science at Brown University and spent time on Wall Street before taking up acting as a hobby. It didn't take long for the hobby to become a career and ...
Robert Kabai, Managing Director, Hunscapes Tours
- 24 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
When I was a child, one of my favorite passtimes was to climb a tree and silently enjoy the peace of this protected setting. Later I became more social, managing student associations and a university club, organizing parties, trips and other events that bring people together.
Mr. Patrick Kelly, Former Ambassador of Ireland to Hungary
- 24 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Pat Kelly has served as Irish Ambassador to Hungary (also covering Montenegro and Kosovo) since August 2015. Prior to that, he was Ambassador of Ireland to Slovenia (also covering Bosnia-Herzegovina).”
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.
Angela Fairs, Former Principal, Budapest British International School
- 31 Oct 2017 11:00 AM
I am currently the Principal at Budapest British International School, which is a newly established school for international and Hungarian students in district 12. I have been leading teams and schools for the last 10 years and started my teaching career at the hugely successful Alleyn’s School in London, part of the Dulwich Foundation.
Xpat Interview: Simon Skottowe, Tailor
- 11 Oct 2017 12:00 PM
After completing my studies at Harrow College of Art gaining a B.A. (Hons.) degree in fashion design in 1988, moved from his home in London to Italy´s design capital, Milan. There, I was able to develop my skills in menswear and tailoring working for both a renowned design studio with large international clients, as well as a circle of private customers for bespoke pieces. I spent the last two ...
Local Opinion: Refugee Holiday Prevented By Residents
- 4 Oct 2017 8:32 AM
- current affairs
Critics of the government excoriate PM Viktor Orbán for saying he had no problem with the inhabitants of a small village in southern Hungary who protested against a guesthouse owner because he planned to host a group of refugees for a short holiday.
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.
Peter Mezey Kaufman, Red Ball Theater
- 18 Sep 2017 12:00 PM
Peter Mezey Kaufman is a New Yorker who returned to Budapest to seek his Hungarian roots and founded Hungary's only active English improvisation theater, bringing the latest New York styles to the Hungarian capital. Peter studied math and computer science at Brown University and spent time on Wall Street before taking up acting as a hobby. It didn't take long for the hobby to become a career and ...
Robert Kabai, Managing Director, Hunscapes Tours
- 24 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
When I was a child, one of my favorite passtimes was to climb a tree and silently enjoy the peace of this protected setting. Later I became more social, managing student associations and a university club, organizing parties, trips and other events that bring people together.
Mr. Patrick Kelly, Former Ambassador of Ireland to Hungary
- 24 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Pat Kelly has served as Irish Ambassador to Hungary (also covering Montenegro and Kosovo) since August 2015. Prior to that, he was Ambassador of Ireland to Slovenia (also covering Bosnia-Herzegovina).”