Mikey McDonald
Active memberScottish expat in Hungary
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Registration: 08 September 2013
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Moving to Rua Gomes Freire
Hey, I'm moving to Rua Gomes Freire in Lisbon in a couple of weeks, and I was wondering if anyone could comment on the location i.e. is it a safe area? are there many shops/restaurants nearby? is there easy access to major shopping ... Read More
Moving to Amsterdam?!
Hello all, I'm considering moving to Amsterdam at the start of September for a couple of months, so hoping to seek out some advice. I'm basically looking to move somewhere centre downtown, somewhere near shops, bars, restaurant's, ... Read More
Moving to Lisbon August!
If all goes well I should be moving out to Lisbon in a few weeks! I'm basically looking to move somewhere centre downtown, somewhere near shops, bars, restaurant's, cafe's etc, just somewhere in a great central spot that's near ... Read More
Cool places in NZ to move to?!
Hey, I'm from the UK and there's a few of us thinking about moving over in October till at least February, guess we'd be in for good weather then - well, a lot better than UK anyway. Anyway, wanted to know people's thoughts on good ... Read More
Looking to meet english speakers by cedlong
Hello, I'm an English guy and I've been here in Budapest for about a month. Would like to meet English-speaking people to socilaise with. Please get in touch: cedlong@hotmail.com Thanks, Chris
anyone fancy meeting up later this week for some drinks? I went to Szimpla for last meeting but was hard to find the group Read More
Looking to meet english speakers by cedlong
Hello, I'm an English guy and I've been here in Budapest for about a month. Would like to meet English-speaking people to socilaise with. Please get in touch: cedlong@hotmail.com Thanks, Chris
Interested! Would be good to get a crowd. If this post ends up too short notice, could arrange something for the following week. Read More
Budapest airport to Ferenc Liszt Square?
Hey, Can anyone tell me my best option for getting to Ferenc Liszt Square from Budapest airport? Are there shuttle buses that run frequently and if so, do you need to book them beforehand? How much can I expect to pay in a taxi? Thanks, Mikey Read More
Moving in 2 weeks - seeking some advice!
Hey, So I finally landed a place and am moving over from the UK in less than 2 weeks, so just seeking some last minute advice regarding residency and opening up a bank account. Can anyone tell me what the deal is with residency, will I get any ... Read More
Anyone stay in district 9? by MikeyMcD
Hey, I'm from the UK and moving over to Budapest soon! I've currently got my eye on a couple of apartments in the district 9 region. The places are in Ferencvaros in a street called Lechner Ödön fasor (near the national theatre). Can anyone tell ...
Hi Dezpapp, Thanks for asking! Right now we're in contract with 2 separate agents, one place is in Deak Square and other is in Andrassay Road Just have to wait and see, will keep you posted! Thanks Read More
Anyone stay in district 9? by MikeyMcD
Hey, I'm from the UK and moving over to Budapest soon! I've currently got my eye on a couple of apartments in the district 9 region. The places are in Ferencvaros in a street called Lechner Ödön fasor (near the national theatre). Can anyone tell ...
Thanks a lot for all the advice guys, much appreciated! I think after all this, I'm hoping to land a place in Andrassay Avenue in District 6, near-ish Oktogon, Ferenc Liszt Square, Deak Square etc (this location is sweet so I've heard) It was a ... Read More
Anyone stay in district 9? by MikeyMcD
Hey, I'm from the UK and moving over to Budapest soon! I've currently got my eye on a couple of apartments in the district 9 region. The places are in Ferencvaros in a street called Lechner Ödön fasor (near the national theatre). Can anyone tell ...
Excellent post! Thanks a lot! So, in this area, are there not many bars/restaurants/nightclubs no? Is it overall a fairly area? How expensive are taxi's in Budapest, for example, how much do you think it would roughly cost from Oktogon to ... Read More
Anyone stay in district 9?
Hey, I'm from the UK and moving over to Budapest soon! I've currently got my eye on a couple of apartments in the district 9 region. The places are in Ferencvaros in a street called Lechner Ödön fasor (near the national theatre). Can anyone tell ... Read More
Moving to Budapest - need help with apartment!
Hey all, Looks like I'll be moving to Budapest late January/early February. In terms of location, I've never been but the areas that have been recommended to me are Octogon, Raday Utca and Ferenc Liszt square. I think most likely somewhere around ... Read More
Moving to Lisbon - HELP!
Hey, Already made a post recently about the idea of moving to Lisbon or Porto; having done a little research into both cities, I'm basically set on Lisbon. Should be moving towards end of January/start of February. Anyway, looking for advice on ... Read More
Moving abroad - Lisbon or Porto?!
Hey, Im a 24 year old Scot and will be moving away come January/February to live in Portugal for some time. Not sure how long at the moment but should be at least 6 months. Right now, Ive narrowed it down to Lisbon or Porto. Obviously Ill do ... Read More