Hi, I’m András Őri – or just Andrew, if that’s easier. I was born in Pécs, a city in southern Hungary, but these days I live in Budapest with my wife and two kids. By day I’m a web developer at a non-profit, by night I’m a writer, photographer, and – most of all – a professional critic of books, movies, politics, and pretty much everything else.
After years of blogging in Hungarian, I started Beyond Paprika to show visitors a side of Hungary that goes beyond paprika, goulash, and horse shows. This country is full of hidden gems – rivers, hills, small towns, festivals – and I want to share them with you in a personal way.
If you’d like to read the full story of how I got here, you can check out About Me – and if you’re ever in Hungary, maybe even join me for a beer.