Be especially careful in train stations and crowded tourist areas. You should avoid demonstrations and political rallies. In recent years a few demonstrations have turned violent, and authorities have used riot police and water cannons to control crowds.
Do not walk alone at night; keep your belongings secure at all times. Passports, cash, and credit cards are favorite targets of thieves.
Safety in Hungary What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
Visa Info in Hungary Do you need one? Where did you get it? Cost? Resources/sources:
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Currency Info
Currency Info in Hungary Name of currency? Where can you exchange money?
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Communication
Communication in Hungary Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
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Transportation
How did you get to Hungary….
International Travel
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Transportation in Hungary What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
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We arrived in Budapest by plane and had to get to Serbia from there for month 1 of ministry. The best option that we found was a company called Fudeks. They picked us up at the airport and dropped us off at the ministry site. The bus was extremely nice with reclining seats, tables, and foot rests. The only downfall was the price. If you can pay a little extra I would highly recommend this option!
Touching: Unless you are family or on a very familiar level with a friend, it is uncommon to touch any part of someone’s body when speaking to them regardless of the sex.
Eye Contact: Direct eye contact is perfectly acceptable and considered a sign of honesty and respect for the person you are speaking with.
Gestures: Pointing a finger is considered rude. If you need to point something out, flick the finger quickly drawing it back to you.
Culture in Hungary Anything Racers need to be aware/respectful of? Suggestions/Recommendations?
Shipping / Mailing in Hungary Company used and contact info? How did you get packages to them?
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Additional Info
Emergency Contact Numbers
Ambulance 112 or 104
Fire 112 or 105
Police 112 or 107
Embassy and Consulate Information
United States Embassy (Budapest) After-hours emergency hotline #: (36-1) 475-4400 Business-hours emergency hotline #: (36-1) 475-4164 SECURITY PLAN Hungary Non-Emergency contact #: (36-1) 475-4164 Email: acs.budapest@state.gov Web: http://hungary.usembassy.gov/service.html Embassy Address: American Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy Szabadság tér 12. H-1054 Budapest, Hungary
Canada Embassy (Budapest) – Embassy for citizens is located in Hungary. Contact #: +36 1 392-3360 Email: bpest@international.gc.ca Web: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/hungary-hongrie/index.aspx?lang=eng&view=d Embassy Address: 1027 Budapest Ganz St 12-14 Budapest, Hungary
Additional Info in Hungary Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?