Teaching Abroad in Hungary Overview: Hungary is one of the best kept secrets in Europe. Known for gypsies, art nouveau and the Danube River, visitors are flocking for all manner of sights, sounds, and experiences exclusive to the area. Nestled between Croatia, Austria and Romania, Hungary is the perfect place to start or finish a European tour. Home-grown personalities include the actresses Zsa Zsa Gabor, Rachel Weisz and the infamous conqueror Attila the Hun. Teaching English in Hungary will bring you face-to-face with many inquisitive personalities so be ready to talk about yourself. Since joining the European Union, Hungary offers a great deal to foreigners at a lower cost than other nearby countries. Szia (Hello!)
Interesting Facts About Hungary
In the Hungarian language, the surname precedes the first name
The famous magician Harry Houdini was born in Hungary.
It's important to look Hungarians straight in the eye. If you don't, they think you have something to hide.
Only give carnations or a bouquet with an odd number of flowers if it's a funeral. In other circumstances, giving a bouquet with an odd number of carnations could be seen as a Godfather-style death threat!
Hungary has won the sixth highest number of Summer Olympic gold medals.
Highlights of Working Abroad in Hungary
Soothe away your aches and pains in one of Budapest's thermal baths!
Let loose at a resort on Lake Balatan, Hungary's "Inland Sea.".
Stroll along the Castle District in Buda.
Eat toltott kaposzta, cabbage leaves rolled and stuffed with meat and rice or madartejis, delicious custard like dessert!
Drink palinka, a kick-like-a-mule brandy made from stone fruits such as pear, apricot or plum.
Festivals in Hungary
Budapest Spring Festival - March/April The Budapest Spring Festival is the largest annual cultural event in Hungary, boasting orchestral and chamber concerts, jazz, contemporary dance, film screenings and much more. Performers from around the world gather throughout the city to be part of this event.
