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A reflective circle for parents abroad and international couples, led by an integral counselor and parenting expert, offering connection, compassionate understanding, and emotional support across cultures and challenges. (EN/FR spoken) Do you ever feel that parenting abroad asks more of you than anyone can really see? Do you ever miss the village you thought you would have around you? Do you ever feel the weight of holding so much for your children while also trying to hold yourself together? Do you ever notice how living far from home can make ordinary parenting moments feel heavier, lonelier, or more intense? Do you ever wonder why small misunderstandings in an international relationship can suddenly feel so big? Do you ever feel stretched between cultures, languages, expectations, and ways of raising children? Do you ever long for a place where you do not have to explain so much — where you can simply arrive as you are? Do you ever feel that parenting abroad brings up parts of you that need support too? Do you ever wish for more steadiness, more understanding, and more connection in the middle of family life far from home? Do you ever wonder how much easier it might feel if you did not have to carry it all alone? Many parents living abroad carry not only the daily realities of raising children, but also the emotional weight of distance, adaptation, cultural difference, and the absence of familiar support. In this circle, we make space for these experiences to be named, shared, and held in a way that brings more clarity, connection, and relief. **Parenting Between Worlds** is a circle for parents abroad and international couples, rooted in an integral approach to parenting, relationships, and emotional life. It is a space to slow down, reflect, and be supported in the real complexity of raising children between cultures and far from home. Together, we explore the emotional, relational, and practical challenges of parenting abroad: the loneliness, the pressure, the misunderstandings, the longing for home, and the question of how to stay connected — to yourself, to your partner, and to your children — while living between worlds. This is not a place where you need to have it all together. It is a place where you can come with what is real. Through guided reflection, shared experience, and thoughtful conversation, we create a safe and supportive space where parents can feel less alone, more resourced, and more able to show up with steadiness and heart. Leave feeling more understood, more grounded, and more connected — to yourself and to the family life you are trying to build. The events will take place with a minimum of 5 participants. The group is closing after the first session, no new members can join to protect the safe place. At the end of the first session, we will ask you to decide wether you commit to participating on the remaining 2 sessions. \-\-\-\- **About the host:** Eszter is a long-time expat, a mother of three, and an integral counselor. She left her home country at the age of 21 to study in Paris, where she first experienced how deeply financial resources — or the lack of them — can shape a person’s life. She began in the expat bubble with her boyfriend, then gradually opened herself to the people and culture around her. She had her first two children in Paris before moving back to Hungary after eight years. Back in Hungary, she took over her mother’s company while raising children as a single mother after her husband left her. At the same time, her grandmother was living with Alzheimer’s, and her mother was caring for her, which meant Eszter carried the responsibility of helping provide for seven people. Trying to find a way out of this pressure, she moved to what became her second home, the Czech Republic, to join a man who later turned out to be toxic. Despite having three children, one of them still a toddler, she chose to raise them alone rather than remain in an environment that was harmful to them. After surviving — and eventually thriving — alone with three children in a country whose language was difficult to learn, she took on several jobs. One of them involved guiding tourists, where she discovered her gift for building trust and connection with people within just a few minutes. When the pandemic made travel impossible, she continued deepening this path by completing a coaching certification. Yet she felt coaching was not gentle enough for the kind of relationship she wanted to offer her clients. That led her to begin a three-year training in integral psychology and become an integral counselor. Because their rage required, she also took on the role of supporting her elderly parents, traveling 500 km twice a month to check on them. Since than she has been living the reality of so-called “sandwich caregiving,” caring both for (the more and more independent) children at home and parents who have become increasingly dependent on her emotional support. Her parenting journey has also brought her through profound challenges: supporting a daughter caught in an anxiety cycle around visits to a narcissistic father until she could eventually stand up for herself; learning to hold and accept a son’s digital addiction while, over time, setting clearer limits around how she could support him; and enduring one of the hardest experiences of all, when her other daughter went through amnesia and cut off all emotional relationships, including with her. These experiences led Eszter into a deep therapeutic journey of her own. Through it, she learned how powerfully defense mechanisms serve to protect life, how reparative emotional experiences — especially those within families — can bring healing, and how even one stable, safe attachment can become a life-giving container for a child shaped by trauma. Today, her mission is to support parents in being parents. She believes that while therapy can be deeply valuable, the most important factor in a child’s life is a safe relationship with a caregiver. When parents can offer that, they do not only support their own children — they also help interrupt patterns that would otherwise be passed to the next generation. For Eszter, this work is not only about helping the individuals she meets directly, but also about contributing to a healthier future for humanity. ​ Having lived for more than 20 years as an expat in two different countries, she has learned both how to stand strongly on her own feet and how that same self-reliance can come at a cost. She lives with a condition that will likely remain part of her life forever and requires great discipline around food and daily choices. This has taught her something essential: freedom is never the absence of limits. Rather, freedom lies in the tiny moment of awareness between what happens and how we respond to it. That is the heart of the work she now offers to clients: helping them hold multiple perspectives, become more accepting and compassionate toward their own choices, and meet both inner experience and outer circumstance with greater awareness. Eszter believes that when parents become aware of their own triggers and can separate them from what belongs to the child, parenting becomes much easier. And when we understand the needs and impulses a child is acting from, we can meet them with more acceptance, more understanding, and more loving guidance — rather than fear, conflict, or control. ​ She sees therapy, in many ways, as a substitute for the good-enough, loving, accepting parent. And one of her deepest intentions is to empower parents to trust that they, too, can become that kind of presence for their child.

FlowDan’s Mix is a Latin-inspired dance party workout. High energy, easy-to-follow choreographies, and nonstop good vibes! Each class has a theme we dance through Class fee: 2500 Huf 5 class pass: 10000 Huf

**〜 run for your coffee ☕️🥐** welcome to the **unplugged club Budapest ✨** a space to slow down, leave the phone behind, and reconnect with yourself and others through low pressure shared experiences ☻ This time, we’ll meet for an easy **5km run** that ends with a well deserved coffee 🏃🏻‍♀️☕ **〜 What to expect** ◦ This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly run with no pressure on pace or performance. ◦ We’ll run together through a comfortable 5km route in Budapest. ◦ After the run, we’ll hang out at Kelet Kávézó for some coffee or beverage of your choice. **〜 Details** 📅 Saturday, June 13th 🕘 Start: 9:00 am 📍 Meeting point: Szent Gellért tér 🏃‍♀️ Distance: \~5 km beginner friendly pace ☕ Finish: Kelet Kávézó If you see this: **this is your sign to start running!** **✨**🏃🏻‍♀️🏃**✨**

***🎟️ [Sign up here to grab your ticket](https://luma.com/ftst3budapest) [️](https://luma.com/ftst2budapest) 🎟️*** ㅤ **RSVP ≠** **ticket**. A paid ticket is required to attend. On your phone and **can’t click**? Click the link in the comments! F\*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, London, Lisbon, to Buenos Aires, and is now in **Budapest!** ✨ **WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?** FTST is an out-of-the-box **social experience** where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk! Join us for **games**, **talks**, and **connections** with **friends you haven’t met yet**. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Budapest every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. ✨ **HOW DOES IT WORK?** We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. You'll be guided by an experienced host (Keely, you'll love her!) who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. **✨ HOW TO JOIN?** **[Take 1 minute to sign up](https://luma.com/ftst3budapest)** On your phone and can’t click? Click the link in the comments :) Our events are **limited to 30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. **Confirm your spot on the link above** to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform) NOTE: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will ❤️) **✨ HOW MUCH IS IT?** The cost to attend is HUF 5,900 (early bird) HUF 6,900 (general), and includes the following: 🗣️3 hours of facilitated and curated activities 👋 Access to the **Llamas** **in** **Budapest** WhatsApp group 🍏 Light snacks to keep the energy going 🎈A space to meet **new** **people** in the least boring way possible 🚀 Supporting our **mission** of fueling human connection *( also includes those pesky **ticket fees**!)* **✨ WHERE IS IT?** We host our events in awesome venues and parks across the city. We only **reveal the exact location** upon confirmation. Since this event will be **outdoors in a park**\*, please bring a blanket or something you feel comfortable sitting on in the grass. We’ll gather in small groups of 3–4 people so that blankets will be shared. 🌳 \*In case of bad weather, the location will be changed to an indoor venue. Location TBD. **✨ WHAT THEY SAY** “This is the kind of activity **humanity needs every weekend**. Thank you for all.” *\- Sonya* “F\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from *"Where are you from?"* to *"When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?"* and I think **that's beautiful.**” \- Monika "It’s a **wonderful** **experience**, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." \- Sara **[Read our 220+ Google reviews here](https://goo.gl/maps/TpZy77bfPFkGoikn7)** *(we ain't your typical meetup)* **✨ FAQ** **• Can I come alone?** Of course, everyone does! **• Can I be late?** Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow. **• I signed up but never got an invite. Why?** We usually get a high volume of sign-ups, yet we like keeping it cozy & only invite around 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings **• Is this a networking or dating event?** Nope! Think of us as the *anti-networking* and *anti-speed dating* event. There’s no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. It’s all about authentic connection, no business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesn’t mean it *can’t* happen, it’s just not the intention!) \-\-\- \* Location is only revealed to ticket holders! \* Age guide, 22-42ish years old (only a reference of what you expect, not a limit ) ***📵 This event is a no-phone experience 📵*** We started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'where are you from?' a million times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in nearly 20 cities, including London, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and Vancouver! ️ 🦙 We're part of the Epic Llama Universe. We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection. We're on a mission to make boring brilliant! \*\*\* Follow us on[ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/) Our [website](https://epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk)[ ](https://epicllama.com/)

Looking forward to see you again this Sunday! Tea and sweets are served right after the class to socialize and chat about random things. And of course I'm ready to answer your questions. **General description of the class:** Our class is open both for complete beginners, as well as intermediate players who want to level up their skills. We will have enough time to cover the basics (for newcomers), discuss what we would like to improve and get playing! I also speak Hungarian, so if there is anyone who doesn’t understand English, I will translate on the go. Any newcomers are welcome and I will help you to get started and develop together with others. **What to bring:** * A pen and notebook, so you can take notes as needed. * Guitar (if you don't have one, you can use mine during the class, but definitely you should get a guitar later if you want to learn guitar properly). This event is totally **free of charge**, **but I appreciate donations, which helps me, the organizer, to cover the bills. Recommended donation: 2,500 HUF.** Feel free to **bring your friends**. We have enough space! **I recommend joining our Telegram channel** to get notified about announcements or any cancellations: https://t.me/budapestGuitarClub

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrJ7hXrYgckCM0f1D4kRUZ)] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

With the summer solstice just around the corner, there's no better way to spend a warm evening than exploring one of Budapest's most spectacular viewpoints. Join us for a sunset walk around the newly renovated Citadel this Saturday. As we wander through this historic area, we'll learn about its fascinating past and the story of the famous Liberty Statue that overlooks the city. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to admire the panoramic views, take beautiful photos of the sunset, and chat in Hungarian in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner looking to practise simple conversations or a more advanced speaker wanting to use Hungarian in a natural setting, this event is a great chance to meet others, learn something new, and enjoy one of Budapest's most iconic locations. **We'll meet at 7:00 PM at the Búsuló Juhász bus stop (Bus 27)** and then set off for an easy walk around the Citadel area. If you want to join but you're nervous coming on your own feel free to message us and we'd be happy to meet before the event starts. That being said most of the participants come on their own so you definitely won't be the only one. **Please not that if you want to attend you can buy your ticket here:** Ticket: [https://cooltix.hu/event/6a266c133cdb53a1440c8462](https://cooltix.hu/event/6a266c133cdb53a1440c8462) When: 13 June, 7-9pm Meeting point: Bus 27 "Búsuló Juhász" bus stop Ticket: https://cooltix.hu/event/6a266c133cdb53a1440c8462

🧶 **Knit & Crochet in the Park — Városliget** 🧶 Bring your yarn, your hooks, your needles, and let's make stuff together in the park! ✨ This is a free, casual meetup for anyone who loves knitting or crochet, or wants to learn. 💕 **Come work on your current project, start a new one, or just hang out and chat while your hands stay busy.** 🌸 We'll find a comfy spot on the grass in Városliget (City Park). Bring whatever you're working on, plus a blanket or something to sit on if you like. Feel free to bring snacks or a drink too. **What to bring:** \- Your own yarn and needles or hooks \- A project you're working on \(or just yourself if you're curious\!\) \- Something to sit on \+ water \! Just creative friends, fresh air, and the quiet joy of making something with your hands. 🤍 See you in the park! 🌿🧶

**English below ----------------------** Ez most az első picit kötetlenebb könyves eseményünk lesz. Nem egy konkrét könyvet fogunk kibeszélni, hanem inkább kinézünk az Ünnepi Könyvhétre, és meglátjuk, hogyan működik ez a lazább forma. De aggodalomra semmi ok, a könyves kibeszélő és a duma mindenképpen az esemény része lesz. :) A menetrend a következő: **14:00 – Gyülekező és bemutatkozás** A Vörösmarty-szobor környékén találkozunk. Egy nagyobb társaságot keress, és hogy biztosra menj: a kezemben egy Moby Dick könyv lesz, szóval ha ezt látod valakinél, mi vagyunk azok. Kezdésként tartunk egy gyors bemutatkozást, és átbeszéljük, ki mit szeretne megnézni. Én személy szerint csak körbe akarok nézni és megállni ott, ami épp megtetszik, de ha neked komolyabb terveid vagy konkrét célpontjaid vannak, nyugodtan jelezd, biztosan találsz majd valakit, aki veled tart. **14:15 – Indulás a standok közé** 14:15-kor elindulunk, szóval kérlek írj az eseményhez, ha késel. Ha nem érsz oda kezdésre, az sem gond, később is simán be tudsz csatlakozni, rugalmas az egész. A megbeszélt irányok mentén kicsit szétválunk kisebb csoportokra, és teszünk egy kört a forgatagban. **15:00 – Találkozó a Kiskirálylánynál(Vigadó tér)** A nézelődés után 15:00-kor a Kiskirálylány-szobornál találkozunk újra a Vigadó téren. Várunk egy picit, hogy mindenki odaérjen, majd együtt átgyalogolunk a Városháza Parkba (ez egy laza 10 perces séta lesz). **15:20 - 17:00 – Könyves duma a Városháza Parkban** Letelepedünk a parkban, ahol picit átbeszéljük a könyvheti élményeket, meg persze jöhet a kötetlen beszélgetés bármilyen könyvről. A hivatalos részét 17:00-kor zárjuk, de utána is ott lehet maradni tovább, ameddig van kedvünk sztorizni. Gyertek, nézzünk szét, aztán dumáljunk egy jót a parkban! **English version / International attendees:** This is our first casual, free-form event. Instead of discussing a specific book, we’ll visit the Festive Book Week together and see how this format works. * **14:00 – Meetup:** Near the Vörösmarty statue. Look for a bigger group and a guy holding a **Moby Dick** book. We'll do a quick intro and share what everyone wants to check out. * **14:15 – Heading out:** We'll explore the stands in smaller groups. If you're late, just drop a comment here and catch up with us later. * **15:00 – Re-grouping:** At the Little Princess Statue (Kiskirálylány) at Vigadó Square, followed by a 10-minute walk to Városháza Park. * **15:20 - 17:00 – Book Chat:** We'll settle down in Városháza Park to talk about our Book Week finds and books in general. The official event ends at 17:00, but feel free to stay longer! > 🌍 **Language note:** Since this is a local event, most attendees will likely speak Hungarian, but the organizers and many of us speak fluent English. Feel free to join us, we are happy to chat in English and make sure you're included!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!

**💕 Online Speed Dating – Real Port St. Lucie Locals, Live on Zoom** A straightforward, fun way to meet local singles without stepping out. Join from home, get paired with Port St. Lucie singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy. **✅ RSVP below — the host messages everyone personally.** After RSVP, look out for a message with the personality quiz and event link. Capacity is limited. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - First-timers new to speed dating - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Port St. Lucie locals after personality-matched dates **Event Details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions - **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation - **Duration:** Roughly 90 minutes - **Privacy:** Contact info only shared when both match **How It Works** 1. **RSVP below** – Click RSVP to reserve your place. 2. **Watch for a host message** – The host will send you a short personality quiz after your RSVP. 3. **Complete the quiz** – A quick personality quiz so we can find your best matches. 4. **Hop on Zoom** – You'll receive the Zoom link before the event. The host handles the rest. 5. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Port St. Lucie locals. Matches shared afterwards. 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. --- ✨ RSVP and the host will be in touch. Easy as that. 💝 ✨

Let's stroll the artists' booths and enjoy some of the festival's opening day! The Columbus Art Festival features a wide and vibrant range of visual art from local and national exhibitors, plus, live music, and all kinds of food and refreshments, along the waterfront downtown. (The featured painting is by Columbus Art Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)

**🫶 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for St. Petersburg Locals** Meet St. Petersburg singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. We match you with compatible St. Petersburg locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **✅ Just RSVP and the host will message you.** Once you've RSVPed, you'll receive a short personality quiz from the host so we can match you well. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - First-timers new to speed dating - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings **Event Details** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions - **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation - **Matches:** Mutual matches sent out after the event - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds - **Matching:** Driven by personality quiz results **How It Works** 1. **RSVP here** – Secure your spot on Meetup. 2. **The host will contact you** – After RSVP, you'll get a message with the personality quiz so we can pair you well. 3. **Fill in the quiz** – Short and easy — it helps us pair you with the right people. 4. **Join on Zoom** – The host shares the link ahead of the event. Jump on and enjoy. 5. **Chat & match** – Quick timed rounds with St. Petersburg singles, then mutual matches sent out after. 💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time. --- ✨ Just RSVP — we'll handle everything from there. See you on Zoom. ❤️‍🔥 ✨

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

**❤️‍🔥 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Cape Coral Locals** A hosted online speed dating experience for Cape Coral locals. Join from home, get paired with Cape Coral singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy. **✅ RSVP here and we'll take care of the rest.** After you RSVP, the host will message you directly with the personality quiz and Zoom details. Spots are limited. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - First-timers new to speed dating - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience **How It Works** 1. **RSVP here** – Secure your spot on Meetup. 2. **Check your Meetup messages** – The host will reach out with a personality quiz to match you with compatible Cape Coral singles. 3. **Answer the personality quiz** – Takes just a few minutes and makes the matching much better. 4. **Log in on the night** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 5. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats, then see who you clicked with after the event. **Event Details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions - **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation - **Duration:** Roughly 90 minutes - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference. --- ✨ RSVP now and look out for the host's message. 💗 ✨