Mark Rimmell
@rimark
Hungarian expat in Hungary
Forum posts
7
About me
Hungarian
Lives in Budapest
Speaks English
Registration: 09 December 2013
Activity
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
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
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