Livia Kretsch
American expat in Hungary
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Registration: 05 May 2021
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Why is Hungary interesting and good by cdw057
Me and my wife loved Eastern Europe from the start (we took 2 holidays per year from the start, one to Eastern Europe (Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, but also Hungary) We had good times and we decided to settle in Hungary (close to Heviz). Also ...
@cdw057I am glad that you guys are enjoying Hungary. we live on the other end of lake Balaton, Balatonalmadi. but just had enough of living here. we were checking out Keszthely for a while, but decided that what we hate around here is the same ... Read More
Still confused about property taxes in Hungary... 4%? This cannot be!? by juliet1980
1. I am confused even after doing a search for “property taxes” on this forum and reading bla bla on google. I understand that if buy property in Hungary there is a 4% annual property tax I have to pay every year? But then there is ...
I think for the sake of your senity ( especially if you speak hungarian) find an accountant! They work for pennies. My accountant did my taxes, my husband’s taxes for a year when we sold a home and bought another one and only charged me 20.000 ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Hungary by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Hungary? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Hungary? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
I did it 6 years ago but I was required to send the vet certificate to the airport where we land, which was Germany. We took a car from there to Hungary. I think this was the single hardest thing I had to do in my life! We missed 2 flights because ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
30s again!? I am sure that the weather change ruined many vacationers beach plans, but what a relief! I watched the air show on video a few years ago and it was so unbelievable when the planes flew under the bridges! After 9/11 it was amazing ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@Bian_ca6661 You are right! Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Even though, I always thought that the air show was so dangerous. A busy city full of spectators! I don’t know… Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Yes! Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
What a shame! We’ve been waiting for rain for such a long time! Now we have plans to see the outdoor live music in Balatonalmadi and would be my husband’s first firework to see in Budapest, but the storm watch makes us rethink going to ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Yesterday on the north shore of lake Balaton was really hot until 9 in the evening. Wonder if it ever rain again?! My beautiful cherry tree is dying 😞 Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@Bian_ca6661 Why don’t you come down to Balatonalmadi? Kaptalanfured beach is really nice. There is always parking. My husband was never a lake beach goer, since he always lived by the ocean. After 6 years of being here, last ... Read More
Love to live somewhere semi rural by biscuitdixon
@Julien Hello, I'm starting on a journey to discover a better way of living in another country.My husband and I are financially self sufficient and would love to live somewhere semi rural where we could grow organic and meet friendly folk.Thank ...
@Balaton Wine I was somewhat confused by this too in the beginning Read More
Love to live somewhere semi rural by biscuitdixon
@Julien Hello, I'm starting on a journey to discover a better way of living in another country.My husband and I are financially self sufficient and would love to live somewhere semi rural where we could grow organic and meet friendly folk.Thank ...
@Balaton Wine Everything is super dry! This was my first vegetable garden and it looked really good earlier, but now it’s awful. My husband hates the large rain water barrels (attracts mosquitoes) so we never had one. It would be pretty ... Read More
Love to live somewhere semi rural by biscuitdixon
@Julien Hello, I'm starting on a journey to discover a better way of living in another country.My husband and I are financially self sufficient and would love to live somewhere semi rural where we could grow organic and meet friendly folk.Thank ...
We are in the US for 5 weeks and going back to Hungary today. I’ll let you know how the lake is. Read More
Love to live somewhere semi rural by biscuitdixon
@Julien Hello, I'm starting on a journey to discover a better way of living in another country.My husband and I are financially self sufficient and would love to live somewhere semi rural where we could grow organic and meet friendly folk.Thank ...
Hello!Balaton region is very nice in Hungary. Good climate for growing, I just started a garden and surprisingly lots of vegetables growing and better than I expected.Good luck!Livia Read More
Lake Balaton by Tweetypie78
Hi, Is there anyone who moved to Lake Balaton from the Uk? I am originally from Hungary and my partner is British. We got two young children and are thinking to move back to Hungary in the north of Lake Balaton area. I was wondering if there are ...
@Guest 83 Hi Niki, Sorry, I am always so late finding my messages 😂.It would be nice to talk ***********Livia Read More