Helping in aiding black students who fled from Ukraine and are now stranded in Budapest. We are donating money to help them with food, shelter, sim cards, etc. Anything helps. Donate Now If you are a woman living in Budapest willing to host women for a few nights while they await flights home, I have started a WhatsApp group. Please DM on instagram to get let into the group ..read more

I am honored to share my journey as an expat here in Budapest, especially when it’s for a badass women sharing stories of other black women spreading their wings around the world. Christine Job asked smart and intriguing questions that will get you thinking about moving abroad. Check out my episode of "Flourish In The Foreign" (@flourishforeign). The podcast aims to elevate & affirm the voices and the stories of Black women living & thriving abroad. I'm so excited to share my story with you all. Check it out here: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/starr ..read more

CUKRÁSZDA IS A DEDICATED HUNGARIAN PASTRY SHOP. Have you been to one? Well, it's a must! Before I ever visited Hungary over 4 years ago, my mother-in-law raved about her time spent as a child in a Cukraszda. She went on to explain how fancy everything was, from the decor to the decadent pastries. Now that I live here, I know exactly what she was talking about. It's an experience like no other. Culturally this is the hub of Hungarian lifestyle, as you either pop in to pick up treats to bring to family or friend gatherings, or you spend an hour in the shop ordering and trying as many cakes, and ..read more

I'M ON A PODCAST! ⁠ ⁠ Take a listen to learn about my expat life! ⁠ ⁠ @sztereotrip is a successful podcast which is on its third season and this is the FIRST EVER ENGLISH EPISODE! ⁠ ⁠ Major. ⁠ ⁠ So cool. ⁠ ⁠ AND I GOT TO DO IT WITH MY GOOD FRIEND ANA FROM @mybirthstoryabroad ⁠ ⁠ Take a listen. ⁠ Don’t forget to show some love on their Instagram page by LIKE, COMMENTING, AND FOLLOWING below! View this post on Instagram S3E4 Balog Peti & Starr Session Varga & Ana Cuchi Gracia: Hungarians through the eyes of expats living in Budapest This is the first episode in ENGLISH in ..read more

While riding on the tram through Budapest I stumbled upon this sculpture in the window and immediately wanted to know the history of it, so I reached out to the My Map Of Budapest Instagram account who linked me to Daniel Cochran from the famous Instagram account, Statues Of Budapest. View this post on Instagram I see this all the time on the tram. Is there a story behind this @Mymapofbudapest I would love to know! #BlackGuyinBudapest I am a Wanderer! SEE BUDAPEST THROUGH MY EYES ??FEEL THE REAL VIBE? and check @mymapofbudapest for deeper insider Info AND EXCITING SPOTS. Lets get inspired ? #m ..read more

#BlackOwnedBudapest I am thrilled to share with you this list of Black Owned Businesses in Budapest. As an expat trying to make a name in a country that’s not your own can be difficult. Let’s champion these businesses by shopping #BlackOwnedBudapest because shopping black is also shopping locally! Updated 9/21/20 Bar Sly's Coffee Shop & Bar Afrikai Bufe and Bar Night Life Barrio Latino Cafe Food Taste Brasil Mimi’s Grill Gidi2U Lalibela Étterem Yv’s Kitchen  Masked Cook Budapest Biltong Lagos Büfé African Fast Foods Coffee Shop Qawa.hu Sly's Coffee Shop & Bar Bakery Mary Ba ..read more

On Sunday, June 7th at the Freedom Square in front of the U.S. Embassy over 1000 people gathered in a peaceful Memorial for all the lives lost and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Budapest you made me proud. ⁠ ⁠ Live music was sung, speeches were given, and the crowd kneeled for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in memory of #GeorgeFloyd, #BreonnaTaylor, and all of the other countless lives lost. ⁠ ⁠ We came out of isolation and banned together to make our voices heard. I'm so proud of all of you who showed up in support. ⁠ ⁠ It was peaceful, heartfelt, and gave me hope. While the f ..read more

Expats get 50% off Budapest 101 Tours for the month of JUNE! ⁠ Explore the city you're in! While the borders are closed, explore Budapest with a personal tour guide. ⁠ ⁠ This is a once in a lifetime chance to see Budapest without the hustle and bustle of all the tourists. ⁠ ⁠ Budapest 101 has an array of private tours to choose from. ⁠ ⁠ Book Now Go alone, or put a group together. ⁠ ⁠ Tours can be done in English, Hungarian (of course), Spanish, French, and German.⁠ ⁠ Tell them I sent you and enjoy this deal while it lasts⁠. ⁠ ⁠ Oh and yes they will be honoring all social distancing measures t ..read more

As an American expat living abroad, I was thrilled to share some of my American favorites with my little one. Every bite taste like home. ⁠⠀ When Brittany over Comfort Eats Delivery contacted me, I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing variety offered on her online store.⁠⠀ You’ll love filling your cart with amazing treats that show up to your doorstep within a week. ⁠⠀ Shop Now ⁠During the quarantine, I've been missing home and family. But this box brought me so much happiness and joy that I had to share with all of you. ⁠ ⁠⠀ I couldn't miss Girl Scout season aga ..read more

With each passing day, the coronavirus has affected me and my family in a tremendous way. I was preparing for a trip to Italy for a blogger convention that was canceled, then the flight was canceled, followed by the country going on lockdown. Days later Hungary is now in the State of Emergency, followed by the United States grounding all flights. It’s been a whirlwind. We have spent our monthly budget on food and supplies during the hysteria and the threat of having to self-quarantine. All while losing two of my freelance clients until further notice. It’s been a wake-up call, to say the least ..read more