Mark Rimmell
@rimark
Hungarian expat in Hungary
Forum posts
7
About me
Hungarian
Lives in Budapest
Speaks English
Registration: 09 December 2013
Language barrier - where does it bother you the most?? by fruitsofyoga
Hi everyone! As a Canadian living in Budapest (and speaking the local language as well) I am curious WHERE the language barrier bothers you the most here in Hungary? I am conducting a survey and would very much like to find out in which areas of ...
I feel my lack of the language when I am with a group and they speak Hungarian...I just have not been able to master the language.I could give my octegenarian age as an excuse . At the beginning 7 years ago Hungarian was a strange, foreign language ... Read More
Any good idea for taking my baby dog hiking !
Hi I often take my Chiwawa in the park on the Buda side ..Accross the Elizabeth Bridge on the side of the Castle (Bus 8 or 112 from Ferencek ter,one stop) or walk accross is good...Down the steps and through the little park with statue of ... Read More
Good Art Supply Stores in Budapest? by Little Miss Zen
Does anyone know of an art supply store that sells Prismacolor brand pencils and/or markers, or a brand very similar to them in Budapest? I am from the US, and I usually buy Prismacolors, but can't seem to find them here. I've tried googling it as ...
The suggestion of a trip to Szentendre is good..It has many artists and makes a good day out too.. If you have a problem I have a famous artist friend ..I will contact him but hopefully you will solve your problem.. Read More
Automatic deductions of utilities by Maddoc
Hi Guys Because I come and go between Sydney and Budapest. When I am not in Budapest I have friends collect bills and pay them - gas, electricity etc. Can these be organised as automatic deductions from my bank account so I don't have to impose on ...
The gas system is a regular payment each month..The meter is then read once a year and usually I must pay for the excess gas used .I hav never have had a problem...I am English but get a neighbour to check . Perhaps I should be more vigilant but so ... Read More
Automatic deductions of utilities by Maddoc
Hi Guys Because I come and go between Sydney and Budapest. When I am not in Budapest I have friends collect bills and pay them - gas, electricity etc. Can these be organised as automatic deductions from my bank account so I don't have to impose on ...
I have set up a direct debit with my bank...A limit on each company...I have never had a problem in 7 years....UPC, Electricity, House charge, Gas etc...Mark Read More
Exciting Daily Life in Budapest
Hello, Ari Kupsus is one of the leading promoters of concerts in the city.. His next Salon Concert is at Le Meridien on 12th December..7 p.m. He also runs an art gallery here in the city and in a castle in the countryside.. His music concerts help ... Read More
Good Art Supply Stores in Budapest? by Little Miss Zen
Does anyone know of an art supply store that sells Prismacolor brand pencils and/or markers, or a brand very similar to them in Budapest? I am from the US, and I usually buy Prismacolors, but can't seem to find them here. I've tried googling it as ...
There is a good Artist supply store Nagmezo utca 45 to 47. District 5.. Whether they sell what you require I do not know but they have a great selection of artists materials. Also at Ferencek Ter near the corner of Vaci Utca at the bus stop going ... Read More