Once upon a time lived a very adventurous girl who always thought she would somehow change the world. She set out to do just that… Years after travelling the globe and searching what it was she was looking for, she found herself at a loss for words. The more she wanted to change things the…
For those of you happy people that still haven’t quite figured it out. Once upon a time there was a young woman who truly knew how to enjoy and appreciate her life. Although life was not easy for her, she went to work everyday happy to have a job, and happy to have her freedom…
As some of you already know from our Facebook pages, Alfonz has started a new project in Hungary, building and renovating properties. It all started when we saw our house, 75% built left standing for years after a divorce left the previous owners in a terrible position. They always say, location, location, location! Solymar is…
When I think about my grandfather’s life it seems the perfect time to have been alive. He was born in 1911, and died at 96 year of age nearly witnessing the entire 20th century. He was my favourite person, quietly strong, knowledgeable and always kind to me even when I wasn’t perfect. He came from…
When I go over the last 8 years in my mind, I sometimes forget the courage it took, the crazy experiences we went through, the change and adaptation and I wonder if it was all real. I see myself today as this person who has gone through many changes, even early on. Life started off…
Each and every year it starts the same. I turn back to my last year’s resolutions and see just how far I got through my list. I reflect on what has taken place over the last 12 months, to think about why some resolutions seemed easier and others were simply put aside. Then I decide…
There is always so much to be grateful for! I am taking a few moment to reflect upon things as I hit the big milestone of 45 years of age today! It’s my birthday and I will cry if I want to! Reflecting on these moments is vital; taking inventory of just how far we have…
Everyone seems to be moving away from Hungary looking for work, school or a new life. It’s true, we get asked everyday why would anyone choose to move here if given the options between Canada and France? Well the answer is surprising. Many people with Hungarian backgrounds are moving back to their heritage even generations after…
Mom stayed for 5 weeks, although we were hoping for longer, somewhere between 3 months and the rest of her life. I know that it’s selfish, wanting my mom to move from Vancouver back to her roots in Budapest to start her retirement with us, but I cannot help it. The last time i saw…
It happens like so many spontaneous things happen; you think you are on the path doing one thing, and then something changes and you find yourselves on a romantic weekend getaway without children! Yeehaw! We were interviewing a couple for a job position at LivEnglish, talking about the wonderful area in which they live, when…