markru
English expat in Hungary
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About me
English
Lives in Pecs
Speaks English, French and some Hungarian
Registration: 18 December 2010
English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
@cdw057But you now live in Turkey. Why the change. Read More
English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
@Marilyn Tassy Not true, the university has a very good reputation worldwide and the syllabus is long and hard. Many do not make it. Much easier in the UK, standards dropped in the past years.They also teach in Hungarian, German and English so it is ... Read More
English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
Pécs is still a nice place. I have been just outside there in a small village for 17 years now. Really enjoy being here. We are now Hungarian citizens.We are retired but help at the University with Doctor/Patient conversation roles. Lots of ... Read More
Travel during covid19 restrictions by Ellehowe
Hi all We have a house in hungary and my partner has residency and is currently living over there. However, I am currently in England working and do not have residency but I want to travel in july to be with my partner. I have been finding it ...
Hi. I always travel via NL as I live in the North of UK. I always go Hull NL. Then drop into Route 3 and stay on it to Hungary. Good trip always. I usually drop down to the First Enfield crossing into Hungary as it is not busy at any time. Read More
Electrical wiring products and building materials by darrenhp65
Hi, I’ve just bought a house in Hungary that requires complete refurbishment. I’m an electrician by trade and will be rewiring the house. Does anyone know where I could buy building products and electrical cable/switches and sockets from?
Hi I am doing some extension work on my house in Hungary and it does now require professionals to complete the work if any planning permission is required. They now have the electronic "Daily Diary" and you pay someone to fill this in and ... Read More
Local Council Members
Hi Does anyone know if there is a process where you can have a "vote of no confidence" and get a local council member kicked off the council. According to some of my friends here in my village two councillors have started a campaign of ... Read More
Alcohol Free beer, Czech half brown.
I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for the Czech alcohol free beer. It is a half brown beer. I can get it here in Pecs, in a bar but not in any shops. If anyone knows of a shop that sells it in Budapest, I can get up there and buy ... Read More
Claiming UK pension whilst living in Hungary
First of all. Happy New Year to everyone. I have not posted on this site for a while, I have been in Scotland working. What I am looking for information on is: Is there an international office in Budapest dealing with overseas pensions. I would ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
Hi That might be a problem to buy them from me, I am in Scotland for at least the next year. Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
Maybe I should charge a roayalty for everyone you sell for th use of my recipe. Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
It took me a while but I finally made these bagels. We replaced the sugar with sweetener and only used half the salt. We used "Graham Liszt" (Tesco) for the wholemeal flour. They came out well and are very popular with Mrs Fluffy and the ... Read More
Vegan products by narcissi
Hello, I am moving to Budapest in a few weeks and am asking for tips how to shop vegan-style in Budapest. Have already Googled shops and restaurants but am interested in different products that are pure vegan in "normal" supermarkets. I think that ...
Hi My wife and I are vegetarians, not vegans, and we find it difficult to find good non-meat foods here. It really is hit and miss. We live in Pecs in the South with a very high population of students and foreign nationals who are non-meat eaters ... Read More
Passport Photos
Hi When I had mine done here in Pecs, I just told them the size I wanted, which was two different sizes and they printed them off. Any place should be able to print them off at any size. Measure the one in your Passport and tell the shop to do it ... Read More
Heinz Salad Cream
So my learned friends on this forum, I have a question for you all. Where can I buy Heinz Salad Cream in Hungary. The shops sell all other Heinz things that they do not need to; as equivalents locally sourced are just as good and less expensive. ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
..... Hungary as a whole tends to forget Pecs actually exists even though it has one of the finest universities in the world and has a history so varied that there is something foe everyone to see or visit. Not forgetting...I think most expats know ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
When I was there, I was also not lucky enough to find bagels. I guess this is a business opportunity, considering so many people are looking for them..There are quite a few places that have bagels to buy or as filled bagels. The MOM park shopping ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
....I make wholemeal ones, only takes about 1-2 hours with the help of the dough mix on my bread maker. Taste really good.Got a recipe for these (using HU ingredients)? TIABread Machine Bagels For 8 medium or 6 large bagels White Bagels ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
For next time: You must visit BRIOS! District 13. Pozsonyi ut 16. Tasty bagel sandwiches. Me too have found fresh bagels at Lidl shop close to my place, at VI. Lövölde tér (corner of Sziv and Kiraly street). Also at DZSEM, in V. Vigyazo Ferenc ... Read More
moving to Hungary soon by anns
Hi , my name is Anns and I am planning to move to Hungary very soon. I work in Dorset and I have just purchased a former botanical garden near Hatvan. I am a professional artist but for now I have packed up my paintbrushes and work in legal ...
Hi marcru, how did you get on with your reciprocating knife mower? I have been thinking of getting one for my 1.5 acre plot. I was a bit concerned that the blades would get damaged by hidden Christmas tree stumps but it sounds like I could set the ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
HI, There is a small bread shop that has really good bagels all year round in the lower level of the Mom Park shopping mall. These are not dry but wonderful and moist. They have a few to choose from and can make some fresh for you in 15 minutes. ... Read More
New car law (Hungarian residents driving foreign cars).... by fluffy2560
I thought others might be interested in what the police would accept for a Hungarian resident to be driving a non-Hungarian registered car. The Hungarian (resident) needs written permission of the owner to drive the car and must have this ...
Hi Also in France you should have a fire extinguisher so you can in theory help any other driver if they have a car fire. I have been asked for this before on a roadside check when I lived in France. Read More
Doing business in Hungary by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Hungary? Is it complicated to register a company in Hungary? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Hungary? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...
Hi I arrived here with my wife 5 years ago and registered a company quite easily. I employed a good set of lawyers who can muster 3 or 4 English speaking lawyers. The whole process was about 1 month from start to finish. The main thing you have to ... Read More
UK Car Trailer
I would think if you are towing it with a UK reg. vehicle you are OK anyway without registering it.No, I have a Hungarian registered car as I am a Hungarian resident. The trailer is a twin axle unit with a max load of 500kg. Read More
UK Car Trailer
Hi I bought a large trailer in the UK and brought it into Hungary. I now find that trailers in Hungary have to be registered with their own number plate. This is not done in the UK. Can anyone advise me on how I register the trailer here and is it ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest by markru
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ...
Hi Bagels are available in Lidl at this time for all of you that love Bagels. Mcennedy brand, 3 in a packet, sesame and wholewheat. 2 mins in a poaster and they taste good. Not quite as good as the fresh ones but good non the less. Lidl seem to ... Read More
Houses In Hungary With Loam Walls by woodbine
I am interested in buying a house in Hungary, initially to use for extended holidays, but eventually to retire to. I am looking for a house within a 30 mile radius of Lake Balaton. Many of the houses in my price range have walls made of loam, which ...
Hi My house in the south of Hungary is one of the oldest original houses in the village. It is built on rock on the ground floor and the upper floor is all 500mm thick loam walls. They have stood the test of time and have not fallen down. You have ... Read More
Low Fat Greek Yoghurt by fluffy2560
Anyone know where we can buy low fat (2%, maybe 10%) Greek yoghurt in Budapest? Must be plain (nothing else in it, no flavorings, honey, fruits, sugar etc). Tesco and Aldi do not have it (although Aldi sell it in Austria). Thanks in advance.
Hi Just saw your request when I was looking for something else. They have low fat greek yogurt in my local Metro her in Pecs so there is a good chance it is in Metro in your neck of the woods. Cheers Read More
Rice milk or almond milk? by petewsh61
I can't drink milk and water and musli don't mix. Anywhere close to the Budapest city center I can buy some rice or almond milk? Thanks!
Hi For years I have avoided milk in drinks and on cereals. I usually use a fruit juice on my muesli such as apple or fruits of the forest, all easily and readily available in Tesco or metro. I now make my own granola for breakfast and then add ... Read More
moving to Hungary soon by anns
Hi , my name is Anns and I am planning to move to Hungary very soon. I work in Dorset and I have just purchased a former botanical garden near Hatvan. I am a professional artist but for now I have packed up my paintbrushes and work in legal ...
A chap there buys, refurbs and then re-sells them.Glad to hear you found what you need, extra credit for discovering the "ezermester" ("master of a thousand trades") subculture :-)It's funny you should say this as this is my nickname in the village ... Read More
moving to Hungary soon by anns
Hi , my name is Anns and I am planning to move to Hungary very soon. I work in Dorset and I have just purchased a former botanical garden near Hatvan. I am a professional artist but for now I have packed up my paintbrushes and work in legal ...
Hi Thanks to mentioning in this forum that I was looking for an Allen Sythe and people making suggestions where I could find one I have been successful in finding one in Kecskemét. A chap there buys, refurbs and then re-sells them. I have now ... Read More
organic in budapest ? by badpirate
hi as a previous expat, i've been making plans to move back for the last few years my intentions are to slow down a bit and get into organic farming, either around the gyor- moson area , or possibly zala or slovenia , but in a very low tech, free ...
Hi I live in Pecs and find that free range eggs and bio products are quite easily come by. We have two excellent bio shops here and there is a stall on the local market. The prices are not too high. I would like to see someone here make a decent ... Read More
Interesting places to see in Budapest by markru
Hi everyone I am taking my Daughter to Budapest for a couple of days, she normally resides in the UK, and I would like recommendations as to where to go. Most of you know Budapest better than I, as I live in Pecs. I really would appreciate ...
Hi She is 36. Should have said, doh !!!!! Cheers Read More
Interesting places to see in Budapest
Hi everyone I am taking my Daughter to Budapest for a couple of days, she normally resides in the UK, and I would like recommendations as to where to go. Most of you know Budapest better than I, as I live in Pecs. I really would appreciate ... Read More
Barking dogs by markru
Hi Can you stop dogs barking in Hungary. If a dog barks constantly in the UK, you can have it stopped by your local council as it is classed as a nuisance. The owner has to stop it barking or they face a fine, Does this apply in Hungary, as the ...
Majors and other public roles come and go every 4 years. In small communities, they strive on earned respect. Cronyism may put them above the letter of the written law, but they will listen to reason to prevent gossips about their uncooperativeness. ... Read More
Barking dogs by markru
Hi Can you stop dogs barking in Hungary. If a dog barks constantly in the UK, you can have it stopped by your local council as it is classed as a nuisance. The owner has to stop it barking or they face a fine, Does this apply in Hungary, as the ...
Hi everyone Thanks for the replies. The dogs do annoy me but I would not put our relationships with the villagers at risk as they treat us so well. I do believe it is a naivety thing and that Hungarians do not understand that barking dogs are a ... Read More
Barking dogs
Hi Can you stop dogs barking in Hungary. If a dog barks constantly in the UK, you can have it stopped by your local council as it is classed as a nuisance. The owner has to stop it barking or they face a fine, Does this apply in Hungary, as the ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Budapest is a big city, i am vegetarian, lot of my hungarian friends are vegetarians, sporty, health conscious etc who hardly ever (except when visiting mother...) eat traditional hungarian food. It is entirely possibly without any problem to live ... Read More
Bagels in Budapest
Hi I am coming up to Budapest in May and will be staying in district 13 near the Margit Bridge for a couple of days. Can anyone tell me where I can buy bagels in this area. I cannot get hold of them in Pecs, bagels seem to be a mystery to the ... Read More
moving to Hungary soon by anns
Hi , my name is Anns and I am planning to move to Hungary very soon. I work in Dorset and I have just purchased a former botanical garden near Hatvan. I am a professional artist but for now I have packed up my paintbrushes and work in legal ...
Dear Markru, Yes I am interested in gardening and growing things. I would like to adapt my house to some kind of low energy home and I like the idea of growing sustainable things. The first thing I will do is plant a few English oak trees they will ... Read More
moving to Hungary soon by anns
Hi , my name is Anns and I am planning to move to Hungary very soon. I work in Dorset and I have just purchased a former botanical garden near Hatvan. I am a professional artist but for now I have packed up my paintbrushes and work in legal ...
I am looking for an Allen scythe at the moment,anyone know where I can get one in Hungary.Look on www.expressz.hu and search for Kasza (Scythe in Hungarian). I saw quite a few motorised ones on there. Cool bit of kit if you have heavy grass cutting ... Read More
moving to Hungary soon by anns
Hi , my name is Anns and I am planning to move to Hungary very soon. I work in Dorset and I have just purchased a former botanical garden near Hatvan. I am a professional artist but for now I have packed up my paintbrushes and work in legal ...
Hi Welcome to Hungary or soon to be in Hungary. We moved here 5 years ago and are planting up a permaculture food forest. It is true you can get fined for ragweed but if you are growing other flowers, crops or just ground cover then you will be OK. ... Read More
Environmentally Friendly Insulation by markru
Hi I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for Cellulose or sheeps wool insulation for my roof space. I have seen this in the UK but cannot find any her so far. Thanks
Rural Hungary is dominated by the uninspired "box" houses, the kind kindergarteners draw: triangle on top of a square, two windows facing the street, chimney with curly smoke. In socialist times this new "design" was considered modern over the ... Read More
Environmentally Friendly Insulation by markru
Hi I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for Cellulose or sheeps wool insulation for my roof space. I have seen this in the UK but cannot find any her so far. Thanks
I would like to use the cellulose insulation as it can be blown into the roof void. I have a 500-700mm gap between my ceilings and the roof floor as I have huge oak tree trunks going through my roof. This makes for a lot of small square sections ... Read More
Environmentally Friendly Insulation by markru
Hi I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for Cellulose or sheeps wool insulation for my roof space. I have seen this in the UK but cannot find any her so far. Thanks
Blown-in insulation is "befújt szigetelés", gives lots of hits in google. It seems to be available as a service only though, as it requires some special blowing machineamajig.Thanks, much appreciated. Read More
Environmentally Friendly Insulation by markru
Hi I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for Cellulose or sheeps wool insulation for my roof space. I have seen this in the UK but cannot find any her so far. Thanks
Hi Thanks for all the suggestions. Cellulose insulation is actually paper based and usually made from re-cycled paper which makes it environmentally friendly. It is treated to make it fireproof and rats and mice do not eat it or like using it for ... Read More
Environmentally Friendly Insulation
Hi I do not know if anyone can help me. I am looking for Cellulose or sheeps wool insulation for my roof space. I have seen this in the UK but cannot find any her so far. Thanks Read More
So what brings you to Hungary? by GuestPoster116
I'm curious how everyone ended up in Hungary. (sorry if this is old news, I'm new to the forum) Some people think I'm crazy for leaving the "wonderful amazing perfect and glittering" United States for "stupid old Hungary", and I can't seem to ...
Hi I was drawn to Hungary for some reason. Hungary chose me and not the other way round. I saw a 5 minute programme on TV whilst in Dublin, I was living in England at the time, it looked nice in Pecs. I booked a holiday in Balaton to see the North, ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Can you tell me how I can ask if they use chicken stock.I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Searching for chicken stock gives me recipes of plan chicken soup...In the UK we deem any base liguid used to make a meal as a "stock" These are usually ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Proper italian risotto is not cooked in plain water but either in chicken/meat stock/broth or white wine (there are variations depending on the chef but should never be plain water).Proper Italian risotto can also be cooked with a vegatable stock ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
I haven't had ever problem asking in restaurant how the food is done, if they use butter/lard or vegetable oil for cooking, if they use chicken stock or white wine for risotto etc. Asking helps. On the side note, local seasonal vegetables are ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Theres an asian foodshop shop downstairs in the Central Market that has quorn - my vege friend gets hers there :) I don't suppose it is much use to you if you are outside Budapest andf need to mail order though. Unless someone would post some to ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Hi I practice two kinds of therapies as does my wife. The first is well known and is Reiki. The second is not so well known and I believe I am the only man trained to do this and it is NMT. Women seem to be so much bettter at it than us mear ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
*: is that the right tense there? English teachers drill us on all those tenses as the cornerstone of the English language, whereas the native speakers almost never use more than the basics. In literature use of trickier tenses is either a ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Hi I miss the taste of certain meats such as bacon. I turned vegetarian because of the cruelty implications and not because I did not like meat. A lot of people ask me if I am offended by them eating meat in front of me and I always say "No" and ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest by markru
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark
Thanks Fluffy2560 I really do like Quorn and it is not bad for you. It is a fungus just like a mushroom, made from micoprotein. It tastes like beef, chicken or whatever you want it to but no animal dies for it. I like the taste of meat but do not ... Read More
Is Quorn available in Budapest
I am a near vegetarian, that is I eat fish but no meat products. In the UK we could get hold of a meat substitute called "Quorn". Does anyone know if there are any stockists in Budapest or elsewhere, i.e. just over the border in Austria. Thanks mark Read More
English Native Speakers In Pecs by markru
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here.
Hi Unfortunately I am in my 50's as well, but I know what you mean. The photos I saw of the ex-pats in Siofok did nothing to convince me that I would enjoy their lifestyle. Siofok is a fair way from where I am but if I am in the area I will let you ... Read More
English Native Speakers In Pecs
Hi Are there any other English speaking people in Pecs. All ex-pats seem to be in Budapest. I live permenently here, with my wife, just outside of Pecs. English native speakers seem to be a rare breed down here. Read More
Rubber grommets.... by fluffy2560
Does anyone know where I can buy some rubber grommets or various sizes. These are for my car. (Mainstream DIY stores like Praktiker, OBI, Brico Store do NOT have them)
Hi I normally get these in packs when I am in the UK. You can also look at this Hungarian site. http://www.joshop.hu/uzlet/100pcs-Tattoo-Rubber-Grommets-Assorted-Color They may work. Cheers Read More
How's life in Hungary for you? by joe1973
Hello there, Can you share your experience with me about interacting with Hungarians while living and working in Hungary? I am not a journalist but it was interesting to read fluffy2560's post mentioning the dark side of the UK and I grew ...
Hi. I have lived here for about 5 years and I love the place and the people. I am sure they treat my wife and I well, because we treat them well. We always greet our neighbours and anyone we do business with. We always show respect. I am quite ... Read More