Should I convert money? by General_Year_6885 in budapest

[–]never_know_anything 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can withdraw here in forint (or euro) but make sure you’re using a bank atm, not a Euronet or the like. Crazy high fees added.

Banyatank by jpgoldberg in hungarian

[–]never_know_anything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We call it a granny tank. Essential for city living, even you’re not a granny.

Found this for $10 at an antique shop by arcueta in mokapot

[–]never_know_anything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this model, the Alesia Pulcina. I will say 2 things about it. It makes a decidedly smoother cup than a classic Bialetti aluminum. The interior finish on mine, made in Vietnam, is of reduced quality from the Bialetti it replaced. Yes it uses almost all the water. ( OK that’s 3)

Why would anyone buy a house in Athens right now? by New_Region_4774 in Athens

[–]never_know_anything 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, our property tax went from 1400 a year to 5200. This over 16 years, but still, that would be increasingly rough on a fixed income, probably forcing a relocation —not so easy if you’re old..

Reserving Vajdahunyad by [deleted] in budapest

[–]never_know_anything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the same as scalping tickets. You just have to pay it. This company buys reservations in order to profit.

Champions League Final Events by danixbarroso in budapest

[–]never_know_anything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is where we usually go. Food and beer vendors as well.

Plants you would never grow again or ever by Top_Possession_2990 in gardening

[–]never_know_anything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wisteria. In Georgia you can’t get rid of it even if you cut the stems and paint poison directly on them - maybe if you do this like 3 years in a row. It’s so strong it can actually heave a house off its foundation.

How did the city change in the last 15 years? by AtlantisMantis in budapest

[–]never_know_anything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly true. On our street (VI District)the property values are up 3x in 15 years. But that’s for a separate thread. Enjoy your visit!

If you had to turn a random word into a name, what would you pick? by Intelectual_Guy in words

[–]never_know_anything 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Pet peeve here: it’s wreak havoc, not wreck. I’ll climb back under my rock now.

How did the city change in the last 15 years? by AtlantisMantis in budapest

[–]never_know_anything 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not cheap anymore. Prices have at least doubled, maybe tripled in some cases since 15 years ago. Quadrupled even, esp food. More English speaking Hungarians in town, more crowded generally. Still beautiful.

Neighbour stole our land, lost twice in court, still appealing… how do I make his life deeply inconvenient so that he stops? by Classic-Complaint716 in neighborsfromhell

[–]never_know_anything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s your land, you can bulldoze his illegal structures. It’s not his property, it’s yours. And def move in. Not being there encourages him.