tomasc
Italian expat in Hungary
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About me
Italian
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 27 August 2009
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Men in skirts in Hungary? by HFTarasque
Just have a simple question - are men in skirts accepted, and can they be found, in Hungary? For bonus points, does this vary from region to region?
In terms of Red Bull race: it is not only Budapest issue, the whole event has been cancelled for the last two or three years globally. It looks to be restarted coming year if the permissions are getting ahead. In terms of actual legal situation ... Read More
Getting around Budapest by bicycle by xabier
Hi everyone! I was wondering if you had any advice on using the bicycle around Budapest. I love riding my bicycle everywhere and here in Barcelona I use it as the main transport on a daily basis to go to work, meet friends, go buy ...
"I'd have never thought Bp. would beat the old big sister in anything", well Danish have the right to apply their own criterias as they wish... but (having been living in Vienna as well): what about women, food, weather, cost of living, fun? did i ... Read More
Getting around Budapest by bicycle by xabier
Hi everyone! I was wondering if you had any advice on using the bicycle around Budapest. I love riding my bicycle everywhere and here in Barcelona I use it as the main transport on a daily basis to go to work, meet friends, go buy ...
Actually Budapest has been ranked by Danish cycling group (after all they invented urban cycling) as 10th best city in the world, beating Vienna hands down: http://copenhagenize.eu/index/index.html Personally i bike 12 months a year, i just skip ... Read More
Magyar Post: recieving my own package and customs issues... by rbr3262
Hello all! I am American and have lived in Eger for about 3yrs now (I work world wide though so only here about 1/4 of the time). Here is the problem I need help with: I had personal stuff (clothes, nick-nacks etc.) in storage in the U.S. for ...
by the way, if i recall correctly, there is 15% extra duty for any clothes manufactured in USA. Read More
Magyar Post: recieving my own package and customs issues... by rbr3262
Hello all! I am American and have lived in Eger for about 3yrs now (I work world wide though so only here about 1/4 of the time). Here is the problem I need help with: I had personal stuff (clothes, nick-nacks etc.) in storage in the U.S. for ...
If you bring stuff from outside EU, it has to go thru customs (and vice versa- exactly same happens people taking stuff from EU to USA - and believe me, it is not any easier there). It does not really matter if it is new or old, what matter is the ... Read More
Sending and Receiving snail mail in Hungary by Stephanie99
Hi everyone A few questions about the postal service in Hungary (we are in Budapest) 1. How long does mail normally take to arrive from Australia? My mum sent me my new driver's license 2 weeks ago. Should I be ordering a new one?! 2. Has anyone ...
I guess the problem can be anywhere between the originating country and destination country. It is not necessary that the delays occur in Hungary, it can be anywhere between these two destinations. Sometimes i have seen problems due to language or ... Read More
Hey:) Im a new member!! by Bridgebp
Hey everyone! I am from the USA, ive been living overseas for the past 10 years. Been living here in Budapest for a few years now. But I would really like to make more expat friends here in BP. When you guys do something fun or just would like ...
Hi, Bp is full of all kind of expat and non-expat events, depending what you like, sports/culture/wine tasting... What might interest you? Read More
Can my parents mail me OTC drugs to Budapest? by GuestPoster116
I'm experiencing spoiled American syndrome again... I'm just learning that Hungary is WAY behind in the OTC drug market. My (hungarian) friend has gotten a cold, and I told him to take medicine. He said he did. 4 hours later, he felt no relief. ...
Well, Europe is not USA and it has different regulation. You can actually get OTC drugs also other places than pharmacies (DM, petrol stations), but you need to ask. As Szocske says the regulations have reasons, however, i am almost 100 % sure you ... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Forgot this none http://www.life1wellness.hu/ Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
This is a bit more than gym but very nice indeed http://naphegy.oxygenwellness.hu/index.php A bit cheaper version http://www.litewellness.hu/en/ Both are definitely worth checking. Read More
Opening a bank account in Hungary by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Hungary ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Hungary ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Here are the exact instructions from OTP: otpbank.hu/portal/en/Retail/Account/ForintAccount_Packages/Open_an_Account Read More
Opening a bank account in Hungary by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Hungary ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Hungary ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
It is very easy indeed, you need your passport and if you have hungarian address then your lakcim card. otherwise you can give your home address. It takes maybe 30 min. Depending on the bank and account you need to see the requirments for initial ... Read More
Expat Pet Club Budapest by Agnes Toth
I am looking into starting a club for all of you who own dogs or other animals, living in Budapest or in the area. I am also looking into starting off an ExpatDogWalkingDay project here in the city, so I await all who would like to meet new ...
:-) check the date, i wrote it in March... 2011-03-07 21:41:25 Read More
Anyone having a car in Budapest? by louise61
Hello everybody! I am about to bring my car from France to Budapest, and I would need some advice/tips about : - car insurance : any tips about where to go, what to look for? - parking areas : I'm living in the city center, and I would like to ...
The fluffy is correct, only minor addition: for most consumer goods to be used in EU, you pay the VAT at the point of sales, ie. if i buy pair of trousers in Italy, even though i live in Hungary, i pay the VAT in Italy. In case of vehicles, however, ... Read More
Anyone having a car in Budapest? by louise61
Hello everybody! I am about to bring my car from France to Budapest, and I would need some advice/tips about : - car insurance : any tips about where to go, what to look for? - parking areas : I'm living in the city center, and I would like to ...
You can find easy to understand information on vehicle registration from here http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/registration/when-who/index_en.htm. You can also chose where to pay your first VAT if you move the car between the ... Read More