Curiosities – Our Blog
The invaluable guidance of Ignác Semmelweis for the time of corona virus
’However painful and depressing it is to acknowledge something, its antidote is not the negation of that very thing.’ (Ignác Semmelweis) If the ’Saviour of Mothers’ was still alive, he would be surprised that billions of people have received invaluable guidance from...
Stereotypes about Hungary and England
In every country there are different habits and customs based on their history and culture formed throughout thousands of years. However, countries related to the same cultural circle have more common features than if we compare them to the lifestyle of distant and...
The Apparition
She had sensed the change in the dawn air. The potent midsummer breeze forged its way through the blinds and stirred up a vivid dream from her long latent subconscious. Almost a year had passed without his presence and she had made painstaking efforts to banish any...
An unexpected gift
The irritating beeping of his mobile struck him by surprise in his winter blues. ’Are you home in an hour? Can I drop by?’ The message was from his cousin who in the everyday world was called Evelyn, but he’d called her the grey witch long before she started to claim...
Experience authentic folk dance first-hand in Budapest
Uninhibited, wild, energetic: experience authentic folk dance first-hand in Budapest. The first dance house was organised in 1972 and served not only party purposes.
Massolit book café in Budapest
Where time stops and full immersion into culture starts: Massolit book café in Budapest. Many of us travel to tick off bucket lists and aim not to miss out on any major tourist spot. However, a good few holidaymakers are more interested in the human dimension aiming...
Our tours
I was born in a country that abounds in mystery regarding both its past and present. When my life started, my home was behind the stern Iron Curtain that divided East from West. Consequently, I experienced a soft dictatorship and liberal capitalism as well. When I was...
Our trainings
I have been engaged with English language since my first year at elementary school. Teaching, acting and writing have remained my primary interests and pursuits. In the course of my past 20 years I have tutored and coached people on a one-to-one basis as well as in...
THE BOOKMARK
Maria liked watching her husband while he was reading. A noticeable air of dignity, an ambiance almost sacred surrounded the beloved figure, the frown on his forehead while concentrating just made her even more inclined to run up to him and distract him. However,...