Every year there seems to be a voice claiming that “Romania is switching to Euros very soon!” But here we are again, still counting our lei… and probably we’ll keep doing it for a while now. As a Romanian, I’ve … Read more
With Easter coming soon, you might want to hone your Romanian language skills and learn how to say Happy Easter in Romanian and maybe learn a few other greetings in the process. No matter whether you’re trying to impress 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
Key takeaways Did you know that Romanians have their own “Valentine’s Day?” We do, and it is called Dragobete (or Dragobetele) – a unique, special celebration of love and spring renewal, celebrated each year on February 24th. I briefly touched … 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
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
My family and I lived in Constanta for a bit over two years, and during this time we kept exploring the restaurants here to be able to share the absolute best restaurants in Constanta in today’s article. And with the … Read more
If you’re planning to make Romania your home, my list of the best cities to live in should help you decide which one to choose. I’ll explain why they rank at the top below, but if you don’t want to … 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
Bucharest is the place I’ve grown to love over the years, and today I am here to share the best things to see and do in Romania’s capital. After all, it is the country’s most visited city by tourists and, … Read more