I've just accepted a job offer in Budapest. Can anyone give me any pointers / tips, please? Much appreciated! Take care! Dasos

First, get a good book and read about the city ... and country.<BR>Second, recognize that Hungarian traditions and values are as good/high as any, but aren't exactly the same as you may be accustomed to. Learn before you judge.<BR>Third, other things you'll care about should be addressed, if only by making appropriate referrals, by your employer.

There is a series of books specific to a certain country under the title "Culture Shock! A Guide to Customs and Etiquette". There is one for Hungary. ( Also one for Italy ) Chapters cover topics such as settling in, traditions & customs, doing business, communication, food & wine, etc, etc. Overall, not a bad "jumping off point."

Try Time Out's guide to Budapest; it has a good section on what an expat would look for regarding living, registrations, etc.<BR><BR>Also, try <BR><BR>http://www.budapestsun.com/<BR><BR>which is the online edition of a local English-language publication.

Good for You!<BR>Budapest is wonderful place, I hope you will enjoy my favourite city in the world.<BR>My tips:<BR>Get a Culinaria Hungary book, which is not only a book on food. It is about tradition and people.<BR>Learn some Hungarian. It is a strange language and Hungarians really appreciate if you speak some words.<BR>When you get in Hungary by a Budapest Sun, a Budapest Business Journal (newspapers) and if you want to find expats in the city, visit Iguana Restaurant (Zoltan utca) or Beckets on Bajcsy-Zsilinszky).<BR>If you take time to know the people and the country you will love it.<BR>Szia, Kriszta