Beautiful and useful. Practical, but gives you a new perspective. Here you’ll find stories from Budapest and across Europe — reports from events, glimpses of everyday life, and reflections that place it all into cultural context.

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Saving the World in Pyjamas: The Boar, the Badger, and the Bedtime Revolution

Just when you thought bedtime was safe, a wild boar, a badger, and a stack of environmental questions wander straight into storytime. Luckily, we’re in pyjamas, so anything is possible. From Hungarian cultural quirks to local eco-pioneers, this article dives into how kids’ books tackle climate awareness—and the ideas behind them.

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Budapest: Love Affair by Candlelight Supper

What is it like to live in Budapest right now? A candlelight supper on the Pesti Rakpart shows the city’s resilience, community spirit, and evolving identity. A little story of a night of candlelight that Hyacinth Bucket herself might even approve of. :)

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