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Slachtoffers uit de communistische periode
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History lessons from Budapest

ByGaby

Discover Hungary’s complex history in Budapest by delving into the dark 20th century. Visit the Jewish quarters, the Great Synagogue and the Shoes Memorial for an impressive experience about the Holocaust. The Terror Háza Museum highlights the Nazi and Communist periods, while Memento Park preserves Communist statues. Learn about the silent resistance of Hungarians and their resilience. A fascinating people with a history full of nuances, where no story is black and white.

Digital nomad

Digital nomads

ByGert

Have you heard of the term ‘digital nomad’? These are people who telework, but not from a fixed ‘home’. By working online, they are free to choose where they work – as long as there is a good internet connection. This allows them to work from Spain for a few months and then from Thailand…

Zicht over de Donau in Budapest

One of the best countries for teleworking

ByGert

Visaguide is a website where you can find all kinds of information about visa requirements for countries around the world. They also regularly publish articles and research relevant to people who want to travel internationally. For example, they recently investigated which countries are currently the best for ‘digital nomads’ – people who work online from…

Understanding stones

Understanding stones

ByGaby

In Hungary, the stones are often buried under the surface and are only visible when the fields are ploughed. However, we note that the stones disappear because the soil ‘eats’ them. We think the frozen soil under the stones melts, causing them to sink.

Autumn fog

ByGaby

November is also a grey month in Hungary. There is still little rain, but regular thick fog. Mazy catches her balls flawlessly and the deer were like shadows behind the garden: walking here is worthwhile in every season. After 10 days of shivering at 12°C in the house, we can now happily turn up the…