Budapest Life Archives
A weekend on the Island of Love
By Julius Hendricks When people imagine the perfect Mediterranean getaway, most think of the obvious options: a weekend on the French Riviera, driving down the Amalfi […]
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In a city of strangers, finding your people in Budapest
By Cansin Erdogan Starting life in a new country comes with excitement, curiosity, and the promise of new experiences. But for many international students, the first […]
Read moreA day in the life of an international student in Budapest
By Cansin Erdogan Morning coffee & slow starts For many international students, mornings in Budapest begin with a coffee and a quiet moment before classes. Since our school is […]
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Asian Street Food Market has your every craving
By Riley Moore Address: Budapest, Thököly út 18, 1076 Menu: asianstreetfood.hu […]
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An Un-Pho-gettable Restaurant
By Julius Hendricks It was an ideal spring day when I was walking down Tompa utca (street) to interview Dat, the manager of my and my […]
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Hungarian Cukrászda(s)
By Daniel Galambos There’s something special about being able to turn the corner after leaving your apartment in the morning and being engulfed in a wonderful […]
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Caffeine and quick bites near McDaniel College, Budapest
By Riley Moore As all students here know, caffeine is an important component in student life. We get coffee to fuel our studies, or we go […]
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Budapest lights up: A selection of Christmas Markets
By Julius Hendricks Throughout early November and December, thousands of travelers flock to Budapest for a particularly special occasion. While most cities in Europe offer captivating […]
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Nightlife in Budapest: hidden pubs, iconic clubs
By Julius Hendricks When you go out with your friends, it can be hard to decide where to go. Are you going to a pub or […]
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The rise of Hungary’s film industry
By Alex Contreras Budapest has risen as a filming location in recent years, bringing filmmakers here for its architecture and rich history. From the Castle District […]
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Where history is served: a journey through the House of Unicum
By Krisztina Géczi Dark, bitter, and shrouded in secrecy, Zwack Unicum is the mysterious elixir that has come to symbolize Hungary itself. At the first sip, […]
Read moreBudapest to host first-ever Counter-Strike Major in Hungary
By Alex Contreras Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), released in September 2023 by Valve, is the latest version of the iconic Counter-Strike game. It’s been part of esports […]
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Venturing around and viewing vintage stores in Budapest
By Julius Hendricks Do you ever walk down the street and pass a vintage store with beautiful displays and eye-catching clothes? Those stores where the mannequins […]
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Local study spots for McDaniel students
By Julius Hendricks If you’re like me, and you can’t focus on schoolwork at home, cafés are the best place to study. Lucky for us, Budapest […]
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A quintessential quartet
By Sofia Jackovics Budapest is a hive of countless cultural activities and a hub of unique art spaces. Here are four of my favorites such gems […]
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Chicago in the heart of Budapest?! Unveiling the history of a forgotten neighborhood
By Kristof Kocs Many of our students and professors may be unaware that our Budapest campus building embodies the captivating history of a bygone era […]
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