19 result(s) for tap in Interviews
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Jean de la Roullou, Executive Director Budapest Art Foundation & Chair International Festival at AISB
- 1 Mar 2017 11:00 AM
Before moving to Budapest in the summer of 2014, we heard all these amazing stories about it’s architectural and cultural heritage which have proved not to be exaggerated. We immediately fell in love with the countryside and its people.
Julia Ubrankovics, On Happiness In Budapest
- 5 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
During the 3rd Budapest’s Happiness Week this September over 2000 participants were asked who they considered to be the most happiest Hungarian person? Julia Ubrankovics gained over 17% of the votes.
Xpat Interview: Stephen Spinder, Award Winning Photographer
- 22 Jun 2015 12:00 PM
Stephen Spinder is an American professional photographer, artist, dancer, originally from Rochester, NY. He graduated from SUNY Oswego in upstate New York and continued his formal education at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
Andrew Derry, Former Principal, The British International School, Budapest
- 25 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
Mr. Derry has been involved in international education since 1991 and in school leadership since 1997. Prior to joining Nord Anglia Education, he has been Principal of schools in Africa, USA and Europe.
Balázs Tapasztó, Former CEO TaxiLike
- 12 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Balazs Tapaszto is the CEO of the newly established Hungarian start-up TaxiLike. This new company developed their own taxi application for smart phones and offering this for taxi drivers, taxi companies and passengers. The idea is to create direct connection between taxi passengers and taxi drivers using TaxiLike app when passengers can request taxis and select the taxi as they want depending on ...
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
Margaret de Heinrich, Former Chief of Staff to Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker
- 24 Nov 2009 11:00 AM
At the age of 27, Margaret was tapped to become a diplomat and moved to Budapest to become Chief of Staff to Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. It was during this experience that she met her husband, Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza and was introduced to the famous Hungarian mineral rich thermal waters.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Jean de la Roullou, Executive Director Budapest Art Foundation & Chair International Festival at AISB
- 1 Mar 2017 11:00 AM
Before moving to Budapest in the summer of 2014, we heard all these amazing stories about it’s architectural and cultural heritage which have proved not to be exaggerated. We immediately fell in love with the countryside and its people.
Julia Ubrankovics, On Happiness In Budapest
- 5 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
During the 3rd Budapest’s Happiness Week this September over 2000 participants were asked who they considered to be the most happiest Hungarian person? Julia Ubrankovics gained over 17% of the votes.
Xpat Interview: Stephen Spinder, Award Winning Photographer
- 22 Jun 2015 12:00 PM
Stephen Spinder is an American professional photographer, artist, dancer, originally from Rochester, NY. He graduated from SUNY Oswego in upstate New York and continued his formal education at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
Andrew Derry, Former Principal, The British International School, Budapest
- 25 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
Mr. Derry has been involved in international education since 1991 and in school leadership since 1997. Prior to joining Nord Anglia Education, he has been Principal of schools in Africa, USA and Europe.
Balázs Tapasztó, Former CEO TaxiLike
- 12 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Balazs Tapaszto is the CEO of the newly established Hungarian start-up TaxiLike. This new company developed their own taxi application for smart phones and offering this for taxi drivers, taxi companies and passengers. The idea is to create direct connection between taxi passengers and taxi drivers using TaxiLike app when passengers can request taxis and select the taxi as they want depending on ...
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
Margaret de Heinrich, Former Chief of Staff to Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker
- 24 Nov 2009 11:00 AM
At the age of 27, Margaret was tapped to become a diplomat and moved to Budapest to become Chief of Staff to Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. It was during this experience that she met her husband, Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza and was introduced to the famous Hungarian mineral rich thermal waters.