Gary Lukatch
@Teachrman
American expat in Hungary
Forum posts
36
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Budapest
Speaks English, a little Hungarian
Registration: 19 October 2009
Activity
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
BUT - be advised that, last time I checked, each international bank transfer will cost you around 30 euro! Read More
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
Hi again. We should discuss the invoice and tax numbers the schools want in a private email. You can Google me or look me up on Facebook and contact me either way. Just too much info to write on this site. Anything I can do to help, just let me ... Read More
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
Since I stopped teaching some years ago, I was not aware the rules had become so stringent. However, re: liability for the BT, I had my company for 7 years and never had a problem, so I wouldn't worry too much about any major (or minor) ... Read More
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
WOW! Lots of questions! I moved to Budapest to teach English in 1999 and it was the best move I ever made. But things have changed since then. There are still language schools around, although not as many. So many more students take English in their ... Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
For new expat arrivals in Budapest: IN addition to several other social networking groups around town, we also have one called The Club, which meets every Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 in the rear rooms (separate bar area) of Champs Sport Pub, ... Read More
moving to budapest from northamerica by achezia
All and any, I'm close to signing an employment agreement to move to and work in Budapest. However, I still have some missing information to push me to finally sign. First, I am missing moving expenses from now to Hungary; any actual moving info ...
Hi Montreal....Hope you decide to make the move. I've lived in Budapest since 1999 and still love it. Re: apartment rentals, there are agents all over the Internet and Facebook. Center of town is Districts 5,6,7,8 and 13 - although District 8 still ... Read More
moving to budapest from northamerica by achezia
All and any, I'm close to signing an employment agreement to move to and work in Budapest. However, I still have some missing information to push me to finally sign. First, I am missing moving expenses from now to Hungary; any actual moving info ...
Hi Montreal....Hope you decide to make the move. I've lived in Budapest since 1999 and still love it. Re: apartment rentals, there are agents all over the Internet and Facebook. Center of town is Districts 5,6,7,8 and 13 - although District 8 still ... Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
Sorry, was responding to the Highlander's request, but of course the gatherings are for everyone. Welcome one and all! Hope to meet you soon. Gary Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
Welcome to our newest Immortal! Good to have you here. Some good places to visit to start making local contacts are: Caledonia Pub on Mozsar utca, near Oktogon; it's a Scottish pub, so you should feel right at home. Owner Patrick McMenamin is from ... Read More
Dog boarding kennels by detnol
Hello we're living at the otherside of the border and about to open a Dog Hotel, how can we reach english speaking dog owners in Hungary? If you have any suggestions please send them by mail - our address can be found at our website:Dog Hotel ...
Check out Dogmopolite in Budapest, address on Internet. Good place. Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
Hi Krisztina - nice to hear from you. There are quite a few expat events in Budapest, along with websites. We use Facebook to communicate with each other here, so you should probably check out the various sites on there. There's º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s Hungary, ... Read More
Moving to Budapest soon - any advice much appreciated! by way_nen
Hi, i'm moving to Budapest in a few weeks to setup a new global function for my employer and am very much looking forward to it. i've visited a few times over recent weeks and have seen an apartment in District V close to the Parliament which i ...
Budapest has so much to do for the tourists and locals it is difficult to single out any one special area. Naturally, what to see depends on how much time you have here. If only a short time – say, a couple of days – I recommend one of the Hop On – ... Read More
Need help !! Work permit by moodysharm
Background about me: Hello i am 24 years old i am still student in university but i will finish next august , i am egyptian and i traveled hungary 2 times and i like it alot and i wished to travel and work there after finishing university , so now ...
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American Working/Living in Hungary visa/permit question!? by jravi
Hello all! I am an American and I am trying to figure out what I need to qualify for a residence permit and then a work permit in Hungary. I am going to be teaching English and I have a job offer and will have a residence with the school. From ...
Hi. I've lived and worked in Budapest since 1999. Best way for you to be certain you have what you need is to contact a local relocation company. Try Interrelo in Budapest, owned by a friend of mine. They'll get you on the right path. Hope this ... Read More
New Girl by AmyVictoria
Hello all, It's good to have found you. I've just moved to Budapest and it would be great to get to know some people here. Does anyone know of any social events happening soon? If not shall we create one? Do send me a message, I look forward to ...
Hi Amy/Victoria. Welcome to Budapest. There are quite a few expat events and gathering places in town. I have a list of resources and groups available, too long to put on here. Shoot me your email address and I'll send it to you. I've been here 12 ... Read More