Hello!

My name is Niki. I’m a freelance creator, storyteller,

and self-proclaimed

adventuress

based in Budapest, Hungary.

About

I’m passionate about exploring the world and within, and sharing my experiences through travel stories and introspective snippets of my latest revelations.

Open for freelance writing work and collaborations in the realm of what I call conscious hedonism: all things travel, culture, sustainability, and veganism.

Let's work together!

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Újévi zöld fogadalmak

Újévi zöld fogadalmak

Fenntartható Budapest

Fenntartható Budapest

Green Guide Budapest

Green Guide Budapest

Plant photography

Plant photography

Phone photography

Phone photography

Composition photography

Composition photography

Laptop photography

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Notebook photography

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Book photography

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9 Lessons Attending an Arts University Taught Me

Musings

9 Lessons Attending an Arts University Taught Me

45 Hours in Warsaw

Travel

45 Hours in Warsaw

Fuerteventura III: Eating Vegan on Vacation

Travel

Fuerteventura III: Eating Vegan on Vacation

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Facing fears and insecurities • In the span of j

Facing fears and insecurities
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In the span of just two weeks, I've watched many of my friends and relatives lose their jobs, thriving businesses crumble, not to mention seeing the world shut down and lose many beloved grandparents to the virus. I personally have lost multiple promising jobs, and to top it all off, my (seemingly) rock solid relationship has come to an abrupt end.
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For many, this current situation is a huge slap in the face. A nightmare come true, evoking the Anxiety of Anxieties. A constant feeling of worry about the future is consuming many of us. Not knowing just what the hell is going or when it’s going to end is imposing a neverending feeling of insecurity on us.
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Yet, the other day, in the midst of all the crying, all the anxiety, it hit me: there has never really been a safety belt. None of it was ever guaranteed. Not the jobs we do, not the people we surround ourselves with. All of it can end in a split second. The only constant thing we can rely on is change. That nothing lasts forever; neither the good, nor the bad. And maybe this revelation, that everything is so fleeting, that this thing called life we all take for granted could all end any minute, is all we need to realise that the fact that we’re alive, and here, and experiencing this madness is a goddamn miracle.
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While my emotions constantly change, I feel that coming to terms with the fact that nothing is guaranteed, is helping me find a sense of security in myself above everything else.
And that maybe, this slap in the face can be a wake-up call leading to something better.
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Wishing you all strength, helpful new discoveries and all the best for this challenging period 💙
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Pic is a throwback to my trip to Bilbao, facing the Guggenheim’s spider in the eye (or the egg sac) .
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#flyunbound #advancedselfie #pandemic #insecurities #anxiety #mentalhealth #revelation #thoughtsgalore #pensive #bilbao #guggenheim #maman #fear #selfreliance #philosophy #corona #visitbilbao #butnowstayhome

My bed = happy place. Seriously though, whenever I

My bed = happy place. Seriously though, whenever I'm feeling down or overwhelmed, I take a nap as an instant solution. It's like the human version of turning your computer on and off. 🤓
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I'm extremely happy to be able to sleep so easily and uninterruptedly, but at the same time, I'm worried I do it too much, and by staying in the warmth of my duvet and dreams, I miss out on experiences that are best enjoyed awake.
No matter how many tasks I've got to do or how beautiful the weather is - especially since I've been working from home - I find it hard to get up early. And it's even harder when my black, furry little rascal of a cat is snoring next to/on top of me.
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Anyone got any pro tips for getting up early?🌞
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#flyunbound #bedtime #gettingupearly #newhabits #sleepyhead #inlovewithmybed #bedroom #bedroomideas #pastels #vintageposter #interior

Although slightly alarming, I couldn't help but th

Although slightly alarming, I couldn't help but thoroughly enjoyed the warm spring weather this past weekend. These two days of sunshine seemed to have had a therapeutic effect on most city dwellers: people swapped their fluffy blankies for hiking boots and got out in the Buda hills along with an array of adorable doggos. The sunshine, fresh air and closeness of nature felt so amazing that I went both days.
I'd actually prescribe a walk in nature at least once a week to everyone, especially to those struggling with winter depression 💛
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#flyunbound #winterblues #telidepiellen #getoutside #getoutdoors #earlyspring #fightingwinterblues #fightingdepression #hiking #forestbathing #winternature

Yearning for the vibrant colours, flavours, and so

Yearning for the vibrant colours, flavours, and sounds of summer on these cold, grey, dark January days. How do you substitute the missing sunshine in your life? 🌞
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I’m trying to attend as many community events, plays, and exhibitions as possible, catch up with friends I haven’t seen in months, and read the books that have piled up beside my bed, untouched for the past year(s).
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But mostly, I’m trying to accept that January is about retreating to your own warm little cocoon, and I’m trying to go easy on myself if I sleep more, or if I’m not as productive or lively as I am in the summer. Because summer will come again, but nature - and us humans - need the time to rest beforehand.
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#flyunbound #bilbao #spain #visitbilbao #travel #latenightthoughts #travelnostalgia #throwback #winterblues #winter #missingsummer #eattherainbow #vegantravel #veggies #colors #travelvegan #travelmemories #veganutazo #télidepiellen

Oh hi there 👋 I’ve attempted to break radio s

Oh hi there 👋 I’ve attempted to break radio silence on here for a while now, with topics ranging from celebrating my third veganniversary (and a bit of nudging for you all to give it a go), to the story of cancelling a long-awaited, exciting trip in favour of fully experiencing the beautiful things I currently have going on - right here, in grey, grumpy, freezing Budapest.
Right now, though, I want to share a beautiful quote from @dollyalderton’s phenomenal book, 'Everything I Know About Love' (that I’m completely hooked on), perfectly expressing one of my biggest revelations this past year: “I realized that places are kingdoms of memories and relationships; that the landscape is only ever a reflection of how you feel inside.” Anyone agree? 🌛 (Picture taken on the last day of our van-dventure in Basque Country last autumn, sipping my oatmilk coffee on a meadow, listening to the gurgling of a nearby water mill.) •
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#flyunbound #basquecountry #selfreflection #everythingiknowaboutlove #dollyalderton #travel #thoughtsontravel #lovewhatyouhave #thoughtsgalore #latenightthoughts #vanlife

Throwback to a flash trip to a dreamy Toulouse two

Throwback to a flash trip to a dreamy Toulouse two months ago on our Basque roadtrip, the city that has more shades of blush pink and pale blue than a cotton candy stand. 🌸💎
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Toulouse-ban járt az Ősz // Amatőr verselés Ady Endre nyomán
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Toulouse-ba tegnap beszökött az Ősz.
Pasztellszín spalettákon zörgetett,
És a kopott téglákon hűs
Esőcseppekként gördült le.
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Rózsaszín álomként tárult elénk
A tört napfényben a látvány,
Ahogy kerékpáron suhantak
Stílusos egyetemisták.
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Vegán ebédet kerestünk éppen,
S találtunk is szendvicset, meleget;
Füstös, finom, hagymalekvárral és
Babkrémmel töltöttet.
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Egy perc: fel sem eszméltem,
S már a Pestre tartó repülőn ültem.
Sajgó szívvel, hogy ennyi jutott rá csupán.
A városra, mely érzem, visszavár.
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#flyunbound #travel #travelstoke #exploremore #utazas #toulouse #pinkcity #dreamcity #france #discovertoulouse #passionpassport #postcardplaces #exploremore #traveljournal #visitfrance

Cultural appropriation 101 🥖 . . . #flyunbound

Cultural appropriation 101 🥖
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#flyunbound #france #southernfrance #baguette #boulangerie #carblover #travel #travelmore #exploremore

23 was a weird year. For starters, when you’re 2

23 was a weird year. For starters, when you’re 22, you’ve got Tay Swift’s and Lily Allen’s tunes, but all that comes when you google 23 is the line ‘Nobody likes you when you’re 23’ in blink-182’s What’s My Age Again? • I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I’ve got a habit of coming up with a goal for the upcoming year on each of my birthdays. My most recent objective was simple, yet incredibly challenging: transforming myself from a meek little girl into a confident, grownup woman. A series of transformations began on my body and soul alike. Finally dyed my hair blonde and got braces put on, and in some cases, even worked out more than once a week (usually when my gym membership was about to expire). I also began attending therapy sessions and working on a number of issues from both my past and present. While I feel I’m on the right track, this past year has been more of a second adolescence. One I was finally able to experience fully.

I've taken on a lot of different jobs and gone on dates with a number of different people. I've experimented with how much my body can take, whether it’s alcohol, caffeine, or overly long work days and sleepless nights. There has been a lot of success, but also quite a bit of rejection.
I have given multiple TV, radio and newspaper interviews as one of the co-creators of Green Guide Budapest.
I became self-employed, which meant being able to work on some dream projects and earn money with things I had done as a hobby before. But it also meant that many times, I would just sit on my bed, wrapped in a towel, crying miserably and crippling from the anxiety of all the responsibilities I had taken on, and the fact that yet again, I had 10 euros left on my bank account.
True to my all-or-nothing personality, I’ve experienced extreme highs and extreme lows while seeing all the positive, and all the negative sides of freedom.

For the past week, though, 24 has been spinning on the record player, and I’m excited to go with it.
Here’s to the next year of adventures on this merry-go-round we call life.
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#flyunbound #travel #travelmore #exploremore #merrygoround #carousel #visitsantander #santander #thoughtsgalore

‘Honey, is my butt too big in this?’ (Swipe to

‘Honey, is my butt too big in this?’ (Swipe to see➡️)
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In other news, I travelled back in time recently to party with Ernő Blaskovich himself, owner of the world-famous horse, Kincsem, at @brodyland’s Halloween extravaganza. I had the chance to put my set and costume designer hats on once again and source the decor and costumes for this special party. Follow @nikolettkonkolydesign to see more of my deisgn journey!
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#costume #halloween #victorian #steampunk #kincsem #horseriding #victorianfashion #costumedesign #setdesign #dressup #halloweencostume #periodcostume #advancedselfie #advancedselfiechallenge

Heart full to the brim with love and gratitude for

Heart full to the brim with love and gratitude for the people I get to call family and friends (whether pictured or not), and for the city I get to call home 🧡 That, and for vegan chocolate waffles with pistachio ice cream.
------------------- Köszönöm 🧡 Az embereknek, akik ilyen csodássá tették a születésnapom, és akiktől ennyi szeretetet kapok. A városnak, amelyet otthonomnak nevezhetek. És a csokis, pisztáciafagyis gofrinak, hogy létezik vegán verzióban.

#flyunbound #birthday #gratitude #family #friends #whatveganseat #veganwaffles #birthdaygirl #heartfulloflove #budapest #visitbudapest #vegantreats #veganbreakfast #veganfood #veganinbudapest #vegantravel #familyforever

🌿 s i m p l i c i t y 🌿 [magyarul kommentben

🌿 s i m p l i c i t y 🌿 [magyarul kommentben⬇️] I had started drafting this post a while back, planning to write about how much of an influence this year’s Simplicity Festival had on me, a wonderful two days spent learning all about (digital) minimalism and meet my wonderful, like-minded people. Those two days made me want to try to simplify my life in every way possible, from the objects I buy to the relationships and work I have, to reach a better balance in my life. .

However, the following intense couple of weeks were everything but the kind of balance depicted in this picture (i.e. the beautiful simplicity of hand-picking figs from a nearby tree to eat for breakfast in our van in the middle of a field), so it just didn’t feel right to preach about something like this whilst running around in the city like a headless chicken.

But then I realised - whether it’s because of my current life phase and work or simply because I’m only human, it isn’t quite realistic to try to live every day of my life in such an idealistic way as the aforementioned fig-picking day. Instead, I’ve decided to find my moments of balance and simplicity in th me whirlwind of crazy days by noticing the small things. Such as the warmth of the autumn sunshine on the patch of grass I flop down on in the parking lot of a bric a brac store to enjoy my exquisite lunch of canned bean chilli with a ciabatta from the nearby supermarket. After having spent 6 hours browsing heavy costumes in a warehouse, before fighting my way through the crowd on the tram with my large Plexi sheets and getting to two more meetings that day.
How do you manage to catch the present moment on super busy days like this?
#flyunbound #simplicity #balance #presentmoment #jelenbenlenni #smallthings #slowliving #hygge #joy #appreciation #mindfulness #nature #vegantravel #whatveganseat #travel #exploremore #visitbasquecountry #euskadi #figs

*Cue ‘La Mer’ by Charles Trenet playing in the

*Cue ‘La Mer’ by Charles Trenet playing in the background*
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Ha a képeknek lenne hangja, ennél minden bizonnyal Charles Trenet ‘La Mer’ című klasszisa szólna a háttérben 🌊

Csodás hétvégét kívánok mindenkinek!
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#flyunbound #travel #traveller #travelblogger #vegantravel #exploremore #travelmore #passionpassport #postcardplaces #vandventure #basquecountry #freeliving #biarritz #visitbiarritz #discoverfrance #lamer #sealover #wannabemermaid #danceitout #vanlife #vanjournal #traveljournal

Take me back to warm Spanish nights Of glasses swa

Take me back to warm Spanish nights
Of glasses swaying fulll of
Sweet Northern wine
Of endless chatter and
Grape-flavoured laughter
Shaking the cobblestoned streets
Of sunburnt cheeks
Bursting into tipsy smiles

Take me back to warm Spanish nights
Where living’s easy and loving’s so free
———— macskakövön gurulászó
hordóra könyökölve kifakadó
bormámorban egybefolyó
kacajtól hangos
spanyol esték
hiányoztok!
#flyunbound #travel #traveller #travelblogger #vegantravel #exploremore #travelmore #passionpassport #postcardplaces #vandventure #basquecountry #freeliving #instapoem #amateurpoet #instavers #utazas #santander #discoverspain #visitsantander #livingiseasy #traveljournal

Slowly but surely, I’m beginning to figure out h

Slowly but surely, I’m beginning to figure out how my mind works. When anxiety strikes and my brain seems to get swallowed up by a neverending spiral of toxic thoughts, I snap out of it by doing. No matter how small, whether it be a shower or just answering one email, I pick a task and get it done. I start to focus on something other than my stress, and I soon manage to get back in touch with reality.
Reaching out to fellow human beings - especially those most important to me - helps a great deal, too.

What works for you? Wishing you all a mindful week full of self-love 💙
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#flyunbound #travel #traveller #travelblogger #vegantravel #exploremore #travelmore #passionpassport #postcardplaces #vandventure #basquecountry #freeliving #gaztelugatxe #incredibleplaces #explorebasquecountry #euskadi #gotlocation #mindfulness #selflove #anxiety

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