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Mikey McDonald

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Scottish expat in Hungary

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Registration: 08 September 2013

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Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
10 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
10 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
10 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
10 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
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10 years ago
cedlong

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

Mikey McDonald

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD replied to a thread
10 years ago
cedlong

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

Mikey McDonald

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
11 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
11 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
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11 years ago
MikeyMcD

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 ...

Mikey McDonald

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD replied to a thread
11 years ago
MikeyMcD

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 ...

Mikey McDonald

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD replied to a thread
11 years ago
MikeyMcD

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 ...

Mikey McDonald

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
11 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
11 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
11 years ago

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

Mikey McDonald
MikeyMcD created a thread
11 years ago

Moving abroad - Lisbon or Porto?!

Hey, I’m 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, I’ve narrowed it down to Lisbon or Porto. Obviously I’ll do ... Read More