One-day experiences – Day Trips around Hungary
Budapest is an amazing city with many opportunities to make the most of your day. But if you want to get away from the capital it is also a great starting point. Hungary might look tiny on the map compared to other countries but it still full of spectecular cities to discover. Let’s look at some cities that you can reach easily and spend a day full of amazing activities and still get back in time for your classes the next day.
Who let the cats out? – CATS, the musical
CATS premiered in 1981 at the New London Theatre. Since its debut, it has been seen by more than 73 million people and won various awards including Grammy Awards. Madách Theatre has its own production of CATS: thanks to the smart translation of József Romhányi, Hungarians can enjoy the musical since 1983 – just two years after its premiere in London.
„Never do it, just give up” – contradicting motivational mottos and how to make sense of them
I can proudly admit that I am a fan of cheesy motivational quotes, and I am not the only one. According to Google Trends, over the past 12 months, the term motivational quotes had been nearly three times more popular in the search engine than productivity (which is astonishing, given the fact that productivity is a widely used term in economics AND in personal development, while motivational quotes has only one meaning). It is no wonder – when life gets tough, a few words of encouragement can go a long way.
Happy New Year! Around the World
The celebration of the New Year was already present in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Not only has the holiday survived, but over the centuries, many new beliefs and traditions have been associated with saying goodbye and greeting the new year.
When is Christmas? – Christmas from the beginning to the end
Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year. Sitting by the fire, sipping hot cocoa, wearing ugly sweaters. Least in the Northern hemisphere. All about family, love, gifts and the holiday spirit. But what do we find if we look behind the pretty bows and colorful wrapping paper? When is really Christmas?
We screwed up – 10 animals that went extinct the last 100 years
Studies say that 24 species go extinct per day. And we don’t even notice it. When we talk about extinct animals, people think of the dodo and the mammoth. But there are so many more that have vanished within a lifetime. And without fail humans have always been the ones to blame.
Compact classic – Giselle boxed-up
When seeing a contemporary remake of a classical ballet performance there are inevitably subtle hints of doubt lingering around in us, even if we are familiar with the original piece. These generally circle around the question of authenticity and our very own understanding of the creation. GisL by the Ballet Company of Győr is no exception.
Cat in the room? – what to consider when taking in a furry friend
Nowadays, we can see more and more often, one of our most independent companions locked within four walls. We are used to meeting them in the neighborhood, seeing them hunting, and rubbing against our legs. They also enchant us with their playfulness on social media. But we barely see them on the streets anymore.
Analogue Photography – Back to the Future
Retro is back in fashion. Corduroys, groovy prints, tinted glasses are all back on the selves. It is no surprise that this nostalgia is taking over pop culture too. It is enough to look at popular TV series such as Stranger Things or Sex Education. However, besides mullets and fanny-pack something else also made it back through the time vortex; analogue photography.
