Christmas Recommendations Part II. – A Trilogy to Rule them All
Christmas is famously the time when families get together and enjoy one another’s company. There are people who like to spend this time outside, wandering about Christmas markets together, visiting other relatives, or going on a ski holiday. Those who stay at home might find their own enjoyment by playing board games or watching movies. And this is where the problems begin… There are two types of people: those who love Christmas movies and those who cannot stand them. The latter group might find it difficult to reason why their recommended movies should be chosen, especially if they are not directly connected to Christmas. In this article, we wish to give a little help for them, by the example of a movie, or rather three, which are hardly ever associated with Christmas: The Lord of the Rings (The LotR). It might be satisfying for both groups as it has some attributes reminiscent of Christmas, yet it is still different.
Scared of Traveling Alone? – Tips for Your First Solo Trip
Planning trips with friends is hard: you have conflicting university and work schedules, and you can’t find a date when all of you are free from any responsibilities. Sometimes your travel budget is different and your interests also contrast with each other, as some of you want to do sightseeing all day, while others want to spend the day relaxing at the beach. As a result, these plans never get out of the groupchat, and you may not feel confident enough to travel alone. However, there are many benefits of traveling solo and I am going to tell you where to start!
Looking for something to watch? We have got you covered – Italian Film Festival and Romanian Film Week in Budapest
What better way to tap into the cosy mood of November than with some contemporary masterpieces? This year Puskin and Tabán cinemas host the 21st Italian Film Festival – the MittelCinemaFest2023 – between 4-12 November. The annual Romanian Film Week is also organised for the 17th time in Uránia National Film Theatre between 7-12 November.
„Appropriate? Good? Not bad?” – Generation Z looking for a job
Generation Z’s job search opportunities have been greatly enhanced by the expansion of the online space. Nowadays, there are many open positions to choose from. Has this made things more difficult for employers? What should the new generation do to find a suitable job? Where to look and what to choose? Interview with Renáta Bečvarovska, Regional HR professional at ExxonMobil Hungary.
The Pixar Theory
In 2012, Jon Negroni, a blogger, writer, and creative content creator came up with the idea of the Pixar Theory. According to this theory, every single movie created by Pixar Animation Studios exists in the same universe. Warning: this article contains major spoilers for almost all Pixar movies.
Disney+ is finally available in Hungary – Here are our recommendations
Disney+ was launched in 2019, and after a 3-year wait, it finally arrived in Hungary. From the 20th of July you can watch everything on the streaming service for only 2490 Ft. For that amount you get over 80.000 episodes of content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geography and Star properties. You can watch things in the original language or search for the numerous dubbed and subtitled films and shows. Here is a list of our top picks and some hidden gems:
BUDAPEST UNDERGROUND — the best coffee & tea houses you (may) have never heard of
Wandering around the big city and stumbling over hidden treasures might just be the best pastime. Previously we’ve taken you on a virtual sightseeing tour around Budapest, and today we’ve compiled the best underground coffee and tea places we could find in Budapest for you to discover and enjoy too.
„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.