What is Paprika?

What is Paprika?

Let’s talk a little about paprika! Although not native to Hungary, paprika has been embraced and infused in such a way that it would be very difficult to separate paprika from Hungarian gastronomy. After several hundred years, paprika has become a permanent part...
Ten things you should do when traveling!

Ten things you should do when traveling!

The focus of my international traveling experience involves exploring Hungary and Transylvania, the area of Romania with a larger concentration of Hungarians. Here is a little bit of what have I learned during my frequent trips over the last several years. Look Up and...
The Impact of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

The Impact of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Have you been impacted by the Hungarian Revolution of 1956? From October 23 – November 4, 1956 there was a nationwide revolt against the Soviet occupation of Hungary. During the days, weeks, and months after October 1956, many Hungarians scattered all around the...
Basic Travel Tips for Hungary

Basic Travel Tips for Hungary

I am often asked about important tips to consider when traveling to Hungary. Here are a few of the ones I’ve found most useful: If you will have a smartphone along and you will have an international plan during your travel, be sure to understand how it works. Be...
Learning Hungarian

Learning Hungarian

Here is a little history of my exposure to Hungarian and some practical ideas for incorporating some Hungarian into your life. Three of my four grandparents were born in Hungary and came to the USA in the early 1900s. My parents were both born in the US but, with...