The local bookstore with a Global Conscience

Fiction, non-fiction, environment, poetry, history, mystery, biography, travel guides, children, young adult... and much, much more!

Wide selection of quality second-hand English paperbacks at reasonable prices. The most "dangerous" street in Budapest: good books and gourmet food

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Treehugger Dan's is 5!

treehugger danThanks to all the friends, loyal customers, partners and performers who have made Treehugger Dan's such a success and a Budapest institution; and who have made it possible for us to leverage this trust into also doing good community work!
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Garden and Kitchen Waste Composting in Hungary?

compostingNow that Spring is here, I have been getting some questions about where one can bring garden and kitchen waste for composting in Hungary. Compostable organic waste comprises 25-40% of the average household's waste.Read more »

Concert Review: Sitar Fusion

monika henter and eva thompsonEva Thompson and Monika Henter, both talented Hungarian musicians living in the UK, put on a joint concert last Thursday with help from local musicians Read more »

Stand-up Comedy with Péter András Kovács, Tin Vodopivec and Andrew Clover

andrew cloverLast week I was invited to Skalar Music Hungary's stand-up comedy night at the New Orleans Pub (Lovag u. 5).Read more »

hamlet.ws

hamlet.wsI believe the first play I ever saw was during my freshman year at Bates College 25 years ago. An alternative version of Hamlet, about the only things I remember was that I really enjoyed it, and that they drove a motorcycle on stage.Read more »

World Water Day

Only 1% of the earth's water is available for drinking water

water conservationSurprisingly, most of my friends are not environmental activists, or even count the environment as a priority in their everyday lives.Read more »

Pioneering Pub

taskaradio esszpresszoI think I am going to hang out with French travel writers more often.Read more »

Concert Review: Shameless Enjoyment

shamelessI find myself going out more often each week to concerts. Part of this is surely due to the professional quality of so many musicians in town.Read more »

Concert Review: The Poosta Ramblers

the poosta ramblersJust when you think it could not get any better, the Poosta Ramblers raised the bar again.Read more »

A Good Customer Service Experience in Hungary

Last week IKEA overcharged me (I bought 2 boxes, charged for 3). I did not realise this until I was home, so I thought it was hopeless since I did not think there was a way to prove it after the fact. However, I went back yesterday with my bill and gave it a shot. They took down all my details, assigned me a number, and told me they would call within a couple of days.Read more »