You have probably heard about or seen the idyllic Romanian villages in photos over the internet and fell in love with them. It is true, in most of these villages traditions remain untouched, the air is cleaner and the grass … Read more
Romania has a surprising number of international airports scattered throughout the country. I am going to list them all here, complete with their codes and a map, so you can make better decisions on where to land, depending on your … Read more
Every March 1st, bright trinkets with red-and-white strings start popping up in Romania. You will see girls and women wear them: they hang from jackets, wrists, and sometimes even earrings, all to celebrate the return of sunshine and color after … Read more
Forget the mass-produced chocolate boxes and the predictable red roses for a second! While the rest of the world follows a scripted version of romance on February 14th with Valentine’s Day, Romanians wait ten more days to tap into something … Read more
With Valentine’s Day around the corner (and Dragobetele following soon in Romania), it is the perfect time for me to teach you how to tell your special person “I love you” in Romanian… and a lot more. No need to … Read more
Over the past several years, air quality in Romania has become a serious concern, and it seems that somehow things are getting worse each year. It is late January 2026 as I write this from Drobeta-Turnu Severin, and winter has … Read more
Many people might not know where Romania is on the map, but most likely they do know that it is the country of Dracula and vampires. This is one of the most popular stereotypes about Romania actually and today we’re … Read more
Some people say Brasov is defined by its medieval charm and stunning mountain views – which is true – but the real spark of this city happens after dark. And I’m not saying it because that’s when vampires come out … Read more
Cluj-Napoca is known as the Heart of Transylvania, and you will see that there’s a lot more here than vampires (you’ll get none of those, actually!) It is Romania’s Silicon Valley, a university town fueled by caffeine and youth, and … Read more
You might have heard of Brasov linked to Bran Castle or the story of Dracula from Transylvania, but there is much more to do and see here. I’ve traveled to Brașov both in sunny summers and during snowy winters, and … Read more